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Is Express Entry broken or just slower? A 2025 draw-by-draw reality check

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.

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5 min read

How does Express Entry work without a job offer?

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.

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4 min read

What IRCC's new Express Entry plan actually means (according to the Raven)

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.

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3 min read

Can I claim PR points for my degree if I didn't declare it earlier?

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.

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3 min read

HIV and Canadian immigration: Will my status affect Express Entry?

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.

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3 min read

CRS 521? Is Express Entry now a mythological trial?

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.

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