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Express Entry Draw #400 | 4,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #400 | 4,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

The fourth Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 invited 4,000 candidates once again, once again continuing the strong momentum for the CEC program. The previous CEC draw was held last month on February 17, 2026, where 6,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency was sent to candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive […]

Mar 5, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #401 | 5,500 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #401 | 5,500 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw #401 invited 5,500 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence, following the previous draw’s record 8,500 invitations. Express Entry Draw #401 Date of Draw: March 4, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 5,500 Minimum CRS: 397 Program Specified: French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 Tie-breaking rule: October 10, 2025, at 18:18:20 UTC New Opportunities for […]

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New 2026 Express Entry Pathways for Canadian PR

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New 2026 Express Entry Pathways for Canadian PR

Recently, one of Canada’s main permanent residence pathways, Express Entry (EE), has expanded its category-based selection process. The EE program is now more focused on highly skilled professionals who can support Canada’s labour market and economy. Priority is being given to candidates who are already contributing to the Canadian economy. Canada’s New Strategy Canada has […]

Feb 24, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #397 | First-Ever Physicians with Canadian Work Experience Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #397 | First-Ever Physicians with Canadian Work Experience Draw

Canada has made immigration history with Express Entry Draw #397, issuing 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the first time ever exclusively to physicians with Canadian work experience. Express Entry Draw #397 Date of Draw: February 19, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 391 Minimum CRS: 169 Program Specified: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 […]

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Express Entry Draw #398 | 4,000 Healthcare and Social Service Professionals Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #398 | 4,000 Healthcare and Social Service Professionals Invited

The first Express Entry draw for healthcare and social service professionals just took place in 2026, inviting an impressive 4,000 candidates to apply. To receive an invitation in this round, applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 467. Express Entry Draw #398 Date of Draw: February 20, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 4,000 Minimum CRS: […]

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Express Entry Draw #396 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #396 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

The third Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 invited 6,000 candidates once again, continuing the strong momentum for the CEC program this year. Express Entry Draw #396 Date of Draw: February 17, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000 Minimum CRS: 508 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class Tie-breaking rule: March 16, 2025, at 09:35:59 UTC […]

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Express Entry Draw #395 | 279 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #395 | 279 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #395, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 279 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express Entry Draw #395 Date of Draw: February 16, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 279 Minimum CRS: 789 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: September 05, 2025 at 0:59:13 […]

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Express Entry Draw #394 | 8,500 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #394 | 8,500 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw #394 marks a milestone with Canada issuing a record-breaking 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to French-speaking candidates for permanent residence. Express Entry Draw #394 Date of Draw: February 06, 2026 at 11:38:00 UTC Number of Invitations Issued: 8,500 Minimum CRS: 400 Program Specified: French Language Proficiency Tie-breaking rule: February 03, 2026 at […]

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Express Entry Draw #393 | 423 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #393 | 423 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #393, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 423 invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749. Express Entry Draw #393 Date of Draw: February 3, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 423 Minimum CRS: 749 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]

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Express Entry Draw #391 | 681 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #391 | 681 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #391, 681 invitations were issued to applicants under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746. Spotlight on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates Marking the second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026, this PNP specific draw issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) to […]

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