Canada Immigration Weekly Update – July 13, 2025
Canada Immigration Weekly Update – July 13, 2025
Canada Immigration Weekly Update – July 13, 2025
Welcome to your Canada Immigration Weekly Update for July 06 – 13, 2025!
This week features key updates from IRCC and the provinces—including two new Express Entry draws, a major update to proof of funds requirements, Ontario reaching its 2024 PNP cap, and Québec halting sponsorship applications for certain family members. Let’s dive in.
Canada Immigration | Weekly Update
IRCC News Updates for the Week of July 06 – 13, 2025.
Program Delivery Updates
Express Entry – Proof of Funds Updated (July 07, 2025):
Source: IRCC Program Delivery Instructions
Date of Update: July 7, 2025 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officially increased the minimum settlement funds required for candidates applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Important Action Required: Candidates must update their Express Entry profiles by July 28, 2025 to remain eligible. Updating the profile with the new proof of funds does not affect the original submission date or ranking in the pool.
New Proof of Funds Requirements (CAD):
| Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) This table shows the minimum amount you need to immigrate to Canada. |
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| Number of family members | LICO (2025) - Updated July 7, 2025 | LICO (2024) |
| 1 Person | $15,263 | $14,690 |
| 2 persons | $19,001 | $18,288 |
| 3 persons | $23,360 | $22,483 |
| 4 persons | $28,362 | $27,297 |
| 5 persons | $32,168 | $30,690 |
| 6 persons | $36,280 | $34,917 |
| 7 persons | $40,392 | $38,875 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional family member | $4,112 | $3,958 |
| You may use the LICO table for both settlement funds and minimum necessary income. Here are some examples. * FSWP & FSTP – 6-month LICO for settlement funds * Super visa for parents and grandparents – 12-month LICO for minimum income * Start-Up Visa – 6-month LICO for immigration, 12-month LICO for work permit |
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Who Is Affected?
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IRCC’s update affects only applicants under FSWP and FSTP, unless they hold a valid job offer or are applying under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), both of which are exempt from showing funds.
What Counts as Proof of Funds?
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Acceptable documentation includes recent official letters from financial institutions with letterhead, your name, contact details, current and average balances over the past 6 months, and account opening dates. Funds must be liquid, unencumbered, and legally accessible. Real estate equity or borrowed money does not qualify
Provincial Government News:
Ontario – 2024 OINP Nomination Cap Reached
Source: Government of Ontario
July 11, 2025 – The Ontario government has confirmed that it reached its full 2024 allocation of 21,500 nominations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This program operates in partnership with the federal government to address Ontario’s economic and labour market needs.
Summary of 2024 OINP Nomination Results
Ontario issued nominations across various streams. Here’s the full breakdown:
| Stream | Nominations |
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| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 2,731 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 408 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 3,283 |
| PhD Graduate | 446 |
| Masters Graduate | 3,810 |
| Express Entry: Skilled Trades | 4,101 |
| Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities | 6,330 |
| Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker | 300 |
| Entrepreneur | 91 |
| Total | 21,500 |
🩺 Healthcare Sector Focus
Ontario prioritized critical labour shortages in healthcare, nominating over 3,200 healthcare professionals — the highest number in OINP history. These made up 15% of all nominations and included:
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Pharmacists
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Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses
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Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
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General practitioners and family physicians
💻 Tech Sector Focus
Roughly 30% of OINP nominations — more than 6,300 individuals — were in technology-related occupations, including:
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Software engineers and designers
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Software developers and programmers
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User support technicians
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Information systems and business systems specialists
📝 Notes for Applicants:
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The OINP is Ontario’s main provincial pathway for permanent residence, operating alongside federal Express Entry and other immigration streams.
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The strong demand in 2024 indicates a continued emphasis on targeted, high-demand sectors.
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Future applicants should monitor sectoral trends and stream openings closely for 2025.
Québec – Sponsorship Cap Reached for Certain Family Members
More details: Quebec.ca
July 9, 2025 – The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) has officially announced that it has reached the cap for undertaking applications to sponsor the following family members under Québec’s Family Reunification program:
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Spouse
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Common-law partner
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Conjugal partner
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Dependent child aged 18 or over
🛑 No new applications for these categories will be accepted until June 25, 2026.
🔹 Key Information for Sponsors
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The cap applies to applications submitted between June 26, 2024 and June 25, 2026.
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Applications received after the cap was reached will be returned without processing, and no fees will be deposited.
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Undertaking applications for other eligible family members (such as minor children, parents, or grandparents if permitted) are still being accepted.
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A new intake period or policy update is expected to be announced by June 25, 2026.
📌 What You Should Do:
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If your application was returned, you may reapply when the next application period opens.
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Monitor Québec’s official immigration page for updates regarding sponsorship reopening timelines or program changes.
Latest Immigration Draws: July 7–10, 2025
Express Entry Draws
1. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – July 8, 2025
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Number of ITAs issued: 3,000
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Minimum CRS score: 518
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Tie-breaking rule: October 2, 2024 at 1:48:36 UTC
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Round #: 355
🔗 IRCC rounds of invitations page
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – July 7, 2025
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Number of ITAs issued: 356
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Minimum CRS score: 750
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Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2025 at 04:09:09 UTC
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Round #: 354
🔗 IRCC rounds of invitations page
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draws
British Columbia – July 8, 2025
Entrepreneur Immigration:
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Base Stream:
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Invitations: 12
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Minimum Score: 121
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Regional Stream:
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Invitations: Fewer than 5
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Minimum Score: 115
🔗 BC rounds of invitations page
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Manitoba – July 10, 2025
Expression of Interest Draw #249:
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International Education Stream – Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP):
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Invitations: 40
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Score: Not published
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Skilled Worker Stream (Strategic Recruitment):
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Invitations: 27
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Minimum Score: 673
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Streams targeted:
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Employer Services: 3
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Francophone Community: 2
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Regional Communities: 4
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Ethnocultural Communities: 18
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Express Entry-linked invitations: 29 candidates received ITAs with valid Express Entry profiles
🔗 Manitoba rounds of invitations page
Important Upcoming Dates
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July 21, 2025 – Deadline to comment on PEI’s proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act Phase 2.
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July 31, 2025 – Temporary fee-exempt measures end for:
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Israeli nationals and Palestinian passport holders in Canada
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Family of Canadian citizens or PRs who left Israel/Palestinian Territories after Oct 7, 2023
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Eligible Lebanese nationals and their Canadian/PR family sponsors
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This Canada Immigration Weekly Update is based on official IRCC releases and verified event listings.
👉 Stay informed by checking IRCC and provincial updates regularly. For personalized advice, consult a licensed immigration professional.
📎 For the latest Express Entry results, visit: https://ghasedak.ca/express-entry/express-entry-draws/
