Curated answers and advice for everything under Express Entry. Written by Gustave and The Raven, explained clearly.
Gustave delivers a reality check for Express Entry candidates in 2025. You're not imagining things — the system is behaving differently. Here's what's really happening and what to do if you're stuck in the pool.
Gustave clears the fog: You do NOT need a job offer to qualify for Express Entry. Thousands are invited each year without one. Here's how the system actually works.
The Raven deciphers IRCC's 2025–2026 Departmental Plan. Announcements are cloaked in bureaucratic theatre. Here's what the plan truly means — and what it refuses to say.
Gustave explains what happens when you forget to declare a degree in your Express Entry profile. The system rewards accuracy and punishes optimism — but there are still options.
This is not a theoretical question. It's deeply personal, and painfully common. You've received an HIV diagnosis and wonder if your health condition disqualifies you from becoming a permanent resident. Gustave explains what IRCC won't say outright.
Gustave examines the shocking 521 CRS cut-off from the June 26 Express Entry draw. That's not a typo—it's a ceiling with no ladder. But despair is not a strategy. Preparation is.
Gustave can build you a step-by-step plan tailored to your specific situation — minus the legal jargon.
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