The Canadian immigration landscape is changing, especially for Express Entry candidates. If you're in the 501-600 CRS score range, you're facing more competition than ever!

Between July 20 and August 5, the number of candidates scoring in this range jumped by 2,817 profiles, even as the overall pool dipped slightly. This means that if your score is around this range, you need to stay sharp!

So, how does your score stack up? There are currently 256,585 candidates in the pool! Here’s a quick breakdown of the scores:

• 0-300: 8,225
• 301-350: 20,534
• 351-400: 53,590
• 401-410: 13,388
• 491-500: 12,975
• 501-600: 24,165

In July, IRCC issued 7,558 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), which is a 153 increase from June. This includes major draws for healthcare and social services, which are priority sectors in 2025.

Stay informed and let’s keep pushing forward!