Canada Immigration Updates September 2025: Express Entry PNP Draw, Ontario OINP Invitations, Quebec Arrima Results, Immigration Targets on Track

September 2025 Canada updates: IRCC issues 249 PNP ITAs, Ontario OINP invites 2,643 candidates, Quebec Arrima targets PhD holders, and Minister Diab confirms 395,000 PR target on track. Go Canada Services offers expert immigration support.

Canada September 2025 Immigration Updates: Express Entry PNP Draw, Ontario OINP Invitations, Quebec Arrima Results, and Immigration Targets on Track

Express Entry PNP Draw, Ontario OINP Invitations Introduction

September 2025 brings pivotal updates to Canada’s immigration landscape, aligning with the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan (395,000 permanent residents, 673,650 temporary residents).

On September 2, IRCC conducted an Express Entry PNP draw, Ontario issued 2,643 OINP invitations, Quebec invited 233 Arrima candidates, and Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed progress toward reduced immigration targets.

These updates address the user’s Arabic query, connecting to prior queries on Express Entry, OINP, Quebec Arrima, and immigration targets, with web and X sources for context. Go Canada Services, a trusted immigration firm since 2004, offers expert guidance.

Express Entry PNP-Targeted Draw

IRCC held a targeted draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Key details:

• Details: On September 2, 2025, Express Entry draw #363 issued 249 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for PNP candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 772 (28 points lower than the previous PNP draw). The tie-breaking rule was August 28, 2025, at 19:19:18 UTC. As of September 1, 254,672 profiles were in the pool, with 56,069 ITAs issued in 2025 (6,719 PNP).
• Context: The 2025–2027 plan allocates 55,000 PNP slots annually, supporting regional needs (e.g., healthcare, tech). X posts from @IRCCEng note lower CRS scores for targeted draws. PNP nominations add 600 CRS points, making the effective base score ~172.
• Impact: PNP candidates should secure nominations via programs like OINP or AAIP, targeting high-demand sectors (e.g., NOC 31100 for physicians). Applicants with CRS 450–500 should optimize language (CLB 9+) or work experience.

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Ontario Issues Invitations Under Three OINP Streams

Ontario targeted healthcare and education professionals in its latest draws. Key points:

• Details: On September 2, 2025, OINP issued 2,643 ITAs: 1,305 under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), 1,105 under International Student Stream (EJO IS), and 233 under In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS), focusing on healthcare professionals and early childhood educators/assistants. Ontario issued 6,906 invitations in 2025, with 21,500 nominations allocated.
• Context: The draws address Ontario’s 15% healthcare shortage and 8% education vacancy rate. The Employer Portal (launched July 2, 2025) streamlines applications. X posts from @ONImmigration highlight targeted sectors (NOC 33102, 42100). Scores range from 34–68, per prior August draws.
• Impact: Candidates with job offers in healthcare (e.g., NOC 33102 for nurse aides) or education should apply via the Employer Portal, ensuring Canadian residency and CLB 7+. International students benefit from lower EJO IS thresholds.

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Quebec Invites More Arrima Candidates

Quebec’s Arrima system prioritized highly skilled candidates. Key findings:

• Details: On August 28, 2025, MIFI invited 227 candidates under Stream 1 (Highly qualified and specialized skills) and 4 under Stream 4 (Exceptional talent), prioritizing PhD holders with 3+ years’ experience in their profession within the last 5 years. Two supplementary invitations were issued under Quebec Immigration Act sections 26 and 47. Quebec invited 1,034 candidates in 2025, compared to 24,144 in 2024.
• Context: Quebec’s 2025 target (33,900 PRs) emphasizes Francophones (NCLC 7+) and skilled workers. Arrima’s point-based system favors advanced degrees. X posts from @MIFI_Quebec note focus on tech and academia (NOC 21211, 4011).
• Impact: PhD holders with recent experience should apply via Arrima, emphasizing French proficiency and high-demand skills. Supplementary invitations require unique qualifications (e.g., international awards).

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Immigration Targets on Track Despite Criticism

Minister Lena Metlege Diab refutes claims of immigration mismanagement. Key insights:

• Details: Canada welcomed 246,300 PRs in the first seven months of 2025, including 100,000+ former temporary residents, on track for the 395,000 PR target (21% lower than 2024’s 471,771). Temporary arrivals dropped by 125,903 workers and 88,617 students compared to 2024, aligning with the <5% non-PR goal.
• Context: Poilievre’s criticism (105,000 TFWs vs. 82,000 cap) contrasts with Diab’s data-driven defense. X posts from @CdnImmigration praise reduced arrivals for housing relief (3.9 million homes needed by 2031). The 2025–2027 plan balances economic PRs (54%) and humanitarian goals.
• Impact: Applicants should pursue PR via Express Entry or PNP, leveraging Canadian experience. Temporary residents face stricter work/study permit rules (65.4% study permit refusal rate).

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Broader Context from Prior Queries

• Ontario Labour Mobility: “As of Right” reform (January 2026) allows certified workers (e.g., engineers, electricians) to work in Ontario within 10 days.
• Newfoundland Second Draw (August 29): 202 invitations (125 NLPNP, 77 AIP) via Immigration Accelerator.
• CBSA AI Screening: Traveller Compliance Indicator (TCI) set for 2027, analyzing 96 million annual entries.
• Study Permit Decline: 50% drop to 143,485 applications in H1 2025, with 48% approval rate.
• OINP August Draws: 486 invitations (348 Employer Job Offer, 138 REDI pilot).
• AAIP Inventory: 1,876 applications, 1,407 nominations, 65,093 EOIs; 10 Law Enforcement invitations.
• Ukrainian Integration: Newfoundland’s $750,000 hub supports 3,200 Ukrainians (85% retention).
• TFW Healthcare Surge: 57,500 TFWs in 2022, 60% PR transition (2010–2014 cohort).

Other Key Updates

• Biometrics for Citizenship: Mandatory fingerprints/facial recognition start 2026–2027 ($85–$170).
• Afghan Refugee Crisis: 3,000 Afghans in Tajikistan face deportation; IRCC collaborates with UNHCR.
• American Refugee Claims: 245 claims in H1 2025, driven by transgender issues.
• Poilievre’s Deportation Policy: Immediate deportation for criminal non-citizens (August 20, 2025).
• Express Entry Medical Exams: Mandatory upfront exams start August 21, 2025 ($140–$280).
• PEI Healthcare Recruitment: 20 US professionals (physicians, nurses) since January 2025.
• Alberta Tourism Mission: Targets $25 billion in visitor spending via Asia (August 28, 2025).

Immigration and Settlement Strategies

• Express Entry PNP Applicants: Secure PNP nominations (e.g., OINP, AAIP) for +600 CRS points; target healthcare/tech (NOC 31100, 21211) with CLB 9+.
• OINP Applicants: Apply via Employer Portal with healthcare/education job offers (NOC 33102, 42100); ensure Canadian residency.
• Quebec Arrima Applicants: PhD holders with 3+ years’ experience should emphasize French (NCLC 7+) and high-demand skills (NOC 21211).
• Temporary Residents: Transition to PR via Express Entry or PNP; prepare for stricter permit rules (65.4% study permit refusals).

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What was the Express Entry PNP draw on September 2, 2025?
  IRCC issued 249 ITAs for PNP candidates with a CRS cut-off of 772, 28 points lower than the prior draw.
• What were Ontario’s OINP draws on September 2, 2025?
  Ontario issued 2,643 ITAs: 1,305 EJO FW, 1,105 EJO IS, and 233 EJO IDS, targeting healthcare and education professionals.
• Who did Quebec invite in the August 28 Arrima draw?
  Quebec invited 227 Stream 1 and 4 Stream 4 candidates, prioritizing PhD holders with 3+ years’ experience, plus 2 supplementary invitations.
• Are Canada’s 2025 immigration targets on track?
  Canada welcomed 246,300 PRs in seven months, on track for 395,000, with 125,903 fewer workers and 88,617 fewer students than 2024.

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