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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 […]

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2026 New Express Entry Categories

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning for 2026 with proposed new Express Entry categories aimed at attracting leaders, innovators, and professionals in fields such as senior management, scientific research, and the military. What Is Express Entry? IRCC uses the Express Entry (EE) system to invite skilled workers to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Proposed 2026 Express […]

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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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Canada Announces New Immigration Changes to Help Quebec Workers and Rural Employers

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Canada Announces New Immigration Changes to Help Quebec Workers and Rural Employers

The Government of Canada has announced new temporary changes to better manage immigration while keeping workers who are already contributing to the economy. Support for Skilled Workers in Quebec Some workers in Quebec who were in the process of becoming permanent residents were at risk of losing their ability to work while waiting for a […]

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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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