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Express Entry Draw #392 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #392 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

The second Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw of 2026 did not disappoint. Express Entry draw #392 invited 6,000 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency, continuing the strong start to the year. Express Entry Draw #392 Date of Draw: January 21, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000 Minimum CRS: 509 Program Specified: Canadian Experience Class […]

Jan 21, 2026 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #390 | 8,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #390 | 8,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry draw #390 was held for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and 8,000 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency. This marks the second EE draw of the 2026 season. Express Entry Draw #390 Date of Draw: January 7, 2026 Number of Invitations Issued: 8,000 Minimum CRS: 511 Program Specified: Canadian […]

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First Express Entry Draw of 2026 (#389) | 574 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

First Express Entry Draw of 2026 (#389) | 574 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In the first Express Entry draw of 2026 (Draw #389), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 574 invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 711. Express Entry Draw #389 Date of Draw: January 5, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 574 Minimum CRS: 711 Program […]

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Express Entry Draw #388 | 6,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #388 | 6,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

In Express Entry Draw #388, Canada issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to French-speaking candidates for permanent residence. This is the fourth draw this year for this category in which 6,000 ITAs have been issued. Express Entry Draw #388 Date of Draw: December 17, 2025 at 12:26:48 UTC Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000 Minimum CRS: […]

Dec 17, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #386 | 399 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #386 | 399 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #386, a total of 399 invitations were issued to applicants in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 731. Express Entry Draw #386 Date of Draw: December 15, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 399 Minimum CRS: 731 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]

Dec 16, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #387 | 5,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #387 | 5,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

The Express Entry draw #387 was held for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and 5,000 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency. While this is slightly lower than the 6,000 invitations issued in the previous round, it still represents a high level of issuance, especially considering that only six days have passed […]

Dec 16, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #385 | 1,000 Healthcare and Social Service Professionals Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #385 | 1,000 Healthcare and Social Service Professionals Invited

The sixth Express Entry draw for healthcare professionals just took place, inviting 1,000 candidates to apply. To receive an invitation in this round, applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 476. Express Entry Draw #385 Date of Draw: December 11, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 1,000 Minimum CRS: 476 Program Specified: Healthcare and social services […]

Dec 12, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #384 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #384 | 6,000 CEC Candidates Invited!

In today’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw #384, 6,000 CEC candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This is a significant from recent CEC draws, which had consistently issued around 1,000 ITAs each round. This round marks the highest number of ITAs issued for the CEC stream in the 2025 season, […]

Dec 10, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #383 | 1,123 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #383 | 1,123 Invitations Issued in PNP Draw

In Express Entry Draw #383, 1,123 invitations were issued to applicants under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 729. Express Entry Draw #383 Date of Draw: December 8, 2025 Number of Invitations Issued: 1,123 Minimum CRS: 729 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: March […]

Dec 9, 2025 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #382 | 6,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #382 | 6,000 Francophone Candidates Invited

In EE Draw #382, Canada invited 6,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residency, marking the third time this year that 6,000 ITAs have been issued through the French language stream. Express Entry Draw #382 Date of Draw: November 28, 2025, at 11:41:31 UTC Number of Invitations Issued: 6,000 Minimum CRS: 408 Program Specified: French […]

Dec 1, 2025 Read More →