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Express Entry Draw #435 | 442 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #435 | 442 Invitations Issued in PNP 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 […]

Aug 18, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry CEC Draw #436 Issues 1,000 Invitations for Canada PR!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry CEC Draw #436 Issues 1,000 Invitations for Canada PR!

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 […]

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Express Entry Draw 434 | 300 Invited in Transport Occupations Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw 434 | 300 Invited in Transport Occupations 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 […]

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Express Entry Draw #433 | 5,000 Invitations Issued to Francophones Again!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #433 | 5,000 Invitations Issued to Francophones Again!

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 […]

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Express Entry Draw #431 | 507 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #431 | 507 Invitations Issued in PNP 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 […]

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Express Entry CEC Draw #432 Issues 3,000 Invitations for Canada PR!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry CEC Draw #432 Issues 3,000 Invitations for Canada PR!

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. […]

Aug 6, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #430 | First-Ever Skilled Military Recruits Draw!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #430 | First-Ever Skilled Military Recruits 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 […]

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Express Entry Draw #429 | 5,000 Invitations Issued to Francophones Again!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #429 | 5,000 Invitations Issued to Francophones Again!

In Express Entry Draw #429, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to French-speaking candidates. This marks the second consecutive French-language category-based draw to issue 5,000 invitations, highlighting Canada’s continued commitment to attracting French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec. Express Entry Draw #429 Date of Draw: July 22, […]

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Express Entry Draw #427 | 511 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #427 | 511 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 511 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) EE stream. Express Entry Draw #427 Date of Draw: July 20, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 511 Minimum CRS: 744 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: May 26, 2026 at 18:11:36 UTC Spotlight on […]

Jul 21, 2026 Read More →