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Canadian Immigration News
The latest updates on Canadian immigration policy, IRCC announcements, Express Entry draws, and program changes.
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Canadian Permanent Residence
Beginning November 8, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing changes to how Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points are calculated for eligible Express Entry candidates. If you are waiting for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through an Express Entry stream, these changes could mean you qualify for more points than […]
Express Entry Draw
In Express Entry Draw #437, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to French-speaking candidates, with a CRS cut-off score of 382. Express Entry Draw #437 Date of Draw: August 19, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 5,000 Minimum CRS: 382 Program Specified: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Tie-breaking rule: March 1, 2026 at […]
Express Entry Draw
On Monday, August 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 442 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. Express Entry Draw #435 Date of Draw: August 17, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 442 Minimum CRS: 760 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: August […]
Express Entry Draw
The latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw reinforces Canada’s continued focus on candidates with skilled work experience in the country. In this draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited yet another 1,000 CEC candidates to apply for permanent residence. Express Entry Draw #436 Date of Draw: August 18, 2026 Number of Invitations […]
Express Entry Draw
After more than two years, Canada has finally held another Express Entry draw for Transport occupations. The category’s last draws took place in 2023, making this a significant return for transportation workers hoping to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. Express Entry Draw #434 Date of Draw: August 7, 2026, at 10:08:20 UTC Number of […]
Express Entry Draw
In Express Entry Draw #433, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to French-speaking candidates. The draw took place just two weeks after the previous French-language category-based round, which also issued 5,000 ITAs. Express Entry Draw #433 Date of Draw: August 6, 2026 Number of Invitations […]
Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 507 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) EE stream. Express Entry Draw #431 Date of Draw: August 4, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 507 Minimum CRS: 768 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: May 15, 2026 at 15:58:19 UTC Spotlight on […]
Express Entry Draw
The latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw continues Canada’s focus on welcoming skilled workers with Canadian work experience. By increasing the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is maintaining strong momentum in the Express Entry system while creating more opportunities for eligible CEC candidates seeking permanent residence. […]
Express Entry Draw
Canada has held its first-ever Express Entry draw for the new Skilled Military Recruits category, marking a significant expansion of category-based selection under the Express Entry system. Express Entry Draw #430 Date of Draw: July 23, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 4 Minimum CRS: 368 Program Specified: Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 Tie-breaking rule: June […]
