Canada Invites Skilled Workers for PR Visa Applications

By Visa Jobs CanadaJune 30, 2025Express Entry UpdatesCanada immigration, permanent residency, skilled foreign workers, visa sponsorship, work permits

Canada is rolling out the welcome mat for skilled workers! Recently, the country issued 3,000 invitations for permanent residency to foreign workers who have Canadian work experience, all part of the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system.

The latest draw occurred on June 26, 2025, with the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for invited candidates set at 521. The CRS is essentially a scoring system used to rank candidates based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and work experience. It’s important to note that if more than one candidate has the same low score, Canada uses a tie-breaking rule based on when they submitted their profile.

This year has been quite proactive, with **15,850 invitations** already sent out to skilled workers. The CEC is specifically tailored for those who have worked in Canada and want to transition to permanent residency. It’s a fantastic opportunity if you’ve gained at least one year of paid skilled work experience in the past three years, while holding temporary resident status. Just a heads up: unpaid internships or volunteering don’t qualify as work experience for this program.

If you’re considering making Canada your new home, there are three immigration pathways managed through the Express Entry system: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. Each of these caters to different kinds of skill sets and experiences, giving you multiple avenues to explore.

To begin your journey, you’ll want to create an Express Entry profile. At this stage, you’ll provide details about your qualifications and experiences. If you’re eligible, you’ll be ranked within a pool, with the top candidates invited to apply for permanent residency. However, it’s good to remember that submitting your profile doesn’t guarantee an invitation—it just puts you in the running!

Canada’s immigration system, including visa sponsorships and pathways to permanent residency, is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to the economy and society. If you are interested in living and working in a vibrant, multicultural environment, **Canada could be the perfect choice**.