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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 →
Canada Expands PR Opportunities for French Speakers

Living In Canada

Canada Expands PR Opportunities for French Speakers

Canada is expanding pathways to permanent residency for French-speaking newcomers, with the federal government announcing 5,000 additional permanent residence spots. These 5,000 new permanent residence spaces will be reserved specifically for French-speaking immigrants across Canada and distributed among provinces and territories. While the overall increase in allocations has been confirmed, the federal government has not […]

Jan 20, 2026 Read More →
Bill C-3 Allows More People to Become Canadian Citizens

Canadian Citizenship

Bill C-3 Allows More People to Become Canadian Citizens

Bill C-3 was passed on December 15, 2025, and it has since brought an important change to Canadian citizenship law. This new law ended Canada’s “first-generation limit,” which means that many people may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship. What Was the First-Generation Limit? Before this change, Canada had a “first-generation limit” rule. This rule […]

Jan 19, 2026 Read More →
Work Permits Expiring in 2026: What Temporary Residents Should Know

Canadian Permanent Residence

Work Permits Expiring in 2026: What Temporary Residents Should Know

According to IRCC, in the first three months of 2026, more than 314,000 work permits in Canada will expire, and approximately 1.4 million permits will have expired by the end of 2026. This means that many temporary residents will potentially lose their legal status during this time. Who Is Affected by These Work Permit Changes? […]

Jan 19, 2026 Read More →
Canadas Doctor Shortage: Ontario Changes Immigration Rules

Canadas Doctor Shortage: Ontario Changes Immigration Rules

Canada’s new Express Entry (EE) pathway helps internationally trained doctors easily become Canadian permanent residents. As outlined in our previous article, starting January 1, 2026, Canada is accelerating permanent residency for foreign trained doctors. Under new rules, more internationally educated physicians will be able to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee […]

Jan 9, 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 […]

Jan 7, 2026 Read More →
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 […]

Jan 5, 2026 Read More →
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 →