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Express Entry Draw #410 | 2,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #410 | 2,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

The seventh Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 issued another strong 2,000 invitations, marking a steady pattern for the program. Express Entry Draw #410 Date of Draw: April 14, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 2,000 Minimum CRS: 515 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class Tie-breaking rule: June 10, 2025 at 02:46:26 UTC The previous CEC […]

Apr 14, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw 408 | 3,000 Invited in Trades Occupations Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw 408 | 3,000 Invited in Trades Occupations Draw

The latest Canadian Express Entry draw #408 was held earlier this week for the new Trades category. This impressive first round issued 3,000 ITAs for permanent residence to candidates who had a CRS score of 477. Express Entry Draw #408 Date of Draw: April 2, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 3,000 Minimum CRS: 477 Program […]

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Express Entry Draw #406 | 356 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #406 | 356 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #406, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 356 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express Entry Draw #406 Date of Draw: March 30, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 356 Minimum CRS: 802 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: February 12, 2026 at 3:54:03 […]

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Express Entry Draw #407 | 2,250 CEC Candidates Invited Again!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #407 | 2,250 CEC Candidates Invited Again!

The sixth Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 issued 2,250 invitations, marking another consistent round continuing a steady pattern for the program. Express Entry Draw #407 Date of Draw: March 31, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 2,250 Minimum CRS: 509 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class Tie-breaking rule: March 18, 2026, at 08:27:11 UTC The […]

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Express Entry Draw #405 | 4,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #405 | 4,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw #405 invited 4,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence, following the previous draw’s high issuance of 5,500 invitations. Express Entry Draw #405 Date of Draw: March 18, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000 Minimum CRS: 393 Program Specified: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Tie-breaking rule: December 29, 2025 at 12:47:31 UTC New […]

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Express Entry Draw #403 | 362 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #403 | 362 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #403, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 362 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Spotlight on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates Marking the fifth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026, this PNP specific draw issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to 362 candidates who had […]

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Express Entry Draw #404 | 4,000 CEC Candidates Invited Again!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #404 | 4,000 CEC Candidates Invited Again!

The fifth Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 issued 4,000 invitations, marking another consistent round in what has become a steady pattern for the program. Express Entry Draw #404 Date of Draw: March 17, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000 Minimum CRS: 507 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class Tie-breaking rule: May 11, 2025, at […]

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Express Entry Draw #402 | 250 Senior Managers Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #402 | 250 Senior Managers Invited!

The first-ever Express Entry draw for the Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience pathway was held on March 5, 2026. Express Entry Draw #402 Date of Draw: March 5, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 250 Minimum CRS: 429 Program Specified: Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 Tie-breaking rule: August 19, 2025, at 15:10:18 […]

Mar 12, 2026 Read More →
Canada Launches New Pathway to Permanent Residence for Workers in Canada

Canadian Permanent Residence

Canada Launches New Pathway to Permanent Residence for Workers in Canada

Canada has quietly introduced a new immigration initiative that could allow up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers already living in Canada to obtain permanent residence. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), additional details about the program are expected to be released in April 2026. The initiative reflects Canada’s continued efforts to transition temporary […]

Mar 12, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #399 | 264 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #399 | 264 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #399, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 264 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express Entry Draw #399 Date of Draw: March 2, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 264 Minimum CRS: 710 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: August 07, 2025, at 18:02:56 […]

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