July 2025 Canada immigration news: IRCC issues 3,000 CEC ITAs at 518 CRS, Newfoundland invites 320 via NLPNP and AIP, Quebec emphasizes secularism, and proof of funds updated. Go Canada Services offers expert guidance.
Canada Immigration Updates July 2025: CEC Express Entry Draw, Newfoundland Invitations, Quebec Secularism Model, Updated Proof of Funds
CEC Express Entry Draw, Newfoundland Invitations Introduction
July 2025 brings critical updates to Canada’s immigration landscape, reflecting efforts to address labor shortages, regional needs, and cultural integration. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, Newfoundland and Labrador invited 320 candidates, Quebec emphasized its secularism-based immigration model, and IRCC updated proof of funds requirements for Express Entry applicants.
These developments align with Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, targeting 395,000 permanent residents in 2025. Go Canada Services, a trusted firm since 2004, provides expert support to navigate these Canada immigration updates. This article explores these changes and how Go Canada Services can assist.
IRCC’s July 2025 CEC Express Entry Draw
On July 8, 2025, IRCC conducted Express Entry draw #355, issuing 3,000 ITAs to CEC candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518, three points lower than the previous CEC draw (June 12, 2025, at 529 CRS). The tie-breaking rule was October 2, 2024, at 1:48:36 UTC. With 256,224 profiles in the Express Entry pool as of July 6, 2025, IRCC has issued 45,201 ITAs across 25 draws in 2025, including 15,000+ for CEC candidates.
The CEC, designed for skilled workers with at least one year of Canadian work experience, supports Canada’s focus on in-Canada transitions (40% of 2025 admissions). X posts, like @CIC_News, highlight the draw’s significance for temporary workers. For CEC and Express Entry support, visit Go Canada Services’ Immigration Programs.
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 320 Candidates
On June 24, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 320 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system: 257 via the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 63 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
All applicants must now use the Immigration Accelerator platform (effective February 19, 2025). The province has invited 1,309 candidates in 2025, targeting skilled workers and entrepreneurs to address labor shortages in healthcare and construction. NLPNP’s Express Entry Skilled Worker category adds 600 CRS points, ensuring ITAs.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds for settlement, with no application fee. For NLPNP or AIP assistance, contact Go Canada Services via WhatsApp at +1(438)883-4577.
Quebec’s Immigration Model: Secularism and Integration
Quebec’s distinct immigration approach emphasizes state secularism, prioritizing religious neutrality, equality, and freedom of conscience over Canadian multiculturalism. The Integration Act requires immigrants to accept these principles, with a forthcoming National Policy on Integration potentially tying funding to compliance for institutions like festivals and schools. This aligns with the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ), prioritizing French proficiency and Quebec experience.
X posts, such as @QuebecImmigrant, note the province’s focus on cultural integration. Quebec’s 2025 target includes 33,300 economic immigrants, emphasizing labor-shortage regions. For Quebec immigration guidance, explore Go Canada Services’ Skilled Worker Program.
IRCC Updates Proof of Funds for Express Entry
On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated proof of funds requirements for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) Express Entry applicants, effective immediately. Funds vary by family size: CAD 15,263 for one person, up to CAD 40,392 for seven, plus CAD 4,112 per additional member.
Applicants must update profiles by July 28, 2025, with official bank letters showing account balances, six-month averages, debts, and opening dates. Funds must be accessible, excluding borrowed money or property equity, but joint accounts or spousal funds are allowed. Updates don’t affect CRS scores or profile submission dates. For proof of funds support, visit Go Canada Services’ Permanent Resident Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about July 2025 Canada immigration updates:
- What were the details of the July 2025 CEC Express Entry draw?
IRCC issued 3,000 ITAs to CEC candidates on July 8, 2025, with a CRS cut-off of 518 and a tie-breaking rule of October 2, 2024, at 1:48:36 UTC. - How many candidates did Newfoundland and Labrador invite in June 2025?
The province invited 320 candidates on June 24, 2025: 257 via NLPNP and 63 via AIP, using the Immigration Accelerator platform. - What is Quebec’s immigration model focused on?
Quebec emphasizes secularism, requiring immigrants to accept religious neutrality, equality, and freedom of conscience, with a new integration policy in development. - What are the updated proof of funds requirements for Express Entry?
As of July 7, 2025, FSW and FST applicants need CAD 15,263 (single) to CAD 40,392 (family of seven), with updates due by July 28, 2025.
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