CRS score drops to 507 in latest CEC draw held on March 17 2026.
IRCC conducted its 5th CEC draw of 2026 on 17 March and invited 4000 candidates with a minimum score of…
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Latest Express Entry PNP Draw On March 16 sends 362 ITAs for Permanent Residency.
In the latest round of Invitation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent 362 invitations to apply (ITA) through…
Canada Issues 1,000 Invitations in New Express Entry Draw Targeting Healthcare and Social Services Workers
Canada has issued a new Express Entry draw inviting 1,000 healthcare and social services workers to apply for permanent residence. With a CRS cutoff of 476, this category-based draw highlights Canada’s growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and strengthens opportunities for immigration in 2025.
Canada Unveils New Express Entry Category for Physicians With Canadian Work Experience
Canada has launched a new Express Entry category for physicians with Canadian work experience, offering eligible doctors a faster pathway to permanent residence. The stream targets key medical occupations and is expected to feature lower CRS requirements, improving ITA chances for qualified candidates.
Canada Issues 6,000 CEC Invitations in Largest Express Entry Draw Since 2024
Canada has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply in its largest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw in over 16 months, lowering the CRS score to 520 and opening new opportunities for skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residence.
Alberta’s New 2026 ID Rules Spark Major Concerns for Immigrants and International Workers
Alberta will require citizenship markers on ID cards by 2026. Learn how the new policy affects immigrants, international students, and work-permit holders.
Alberta Issues New AAIP Invitations Targeting Healthcare Workers and Skilled Employees
Alberta issues new AAIP invitations targeting healthcare and skilled workers, supporting labour market needs through two major November immigration draws.
IRCC Conducts Express Entry Healthcare and Social Services Draw
IRCC held an Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services occupations, inviting skilled workers essential to Canada’s growing care sectors.
OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Suspended
Ontario has suspended the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, pausing trade-worker nominations and impacting applicants targeting this popular immigration pathway.
IRCC Conducted Only One Trade Occupations Draw So Far In 2025
Only one Express Entry trade occupations draw conducted by IRCC so far in 2025 leaving trade applicants worried and stressed.
IRCC Invites 1000 Applicants for PR Under Express Entry CEC Draw
IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in the latest Express Entry CEC draw on November 12, 2025, with a minimum CRS score of 533 for Canadian permanent residency.
IRCC Conducts Largest Express Entry PNP Draw in Over Six Months
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its largest Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw in over six months, marking another major step in Canada’s 2025 skilled immigration plan.
OINP Suspends The Famous Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream
Ontario has paused its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream due to a federal cut in nomination allocations. The suspension affects new applicants but may be reversed in 2026 when higher PNP quotas take effect.
Alberta Invites Over 1,100 Candidates in Four Provincial Immigration Draws
Alberta invited over 1,100 skilled workers through four immigration draws in October 2025 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, highlighting the province’s growing demand for talent in healthcare, construction, and other key sectors.
Canada to Boost Provincial Immigration by 66% in 2026
Canada raises Provincial Nominee Program targets by 66% in 2026, offering more permanent residency pathways for skilled workers and graduates.
IRCC Removes Study Permit Cap For Graduate Students
IRCC exempts graduate students from Canada’s study permit cap and introduces two-week fast-track processing for PhD applicants starting January 2026.
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan Prioritizes Permanent Residency Over Temporary Visas
Canada boosts its 2026 PNP targets by 66% while cutting study permits and Temporary Foreign Worker admissions to balance permanent and temporary immigration.
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: New Permanent Residence Pathways for International Students and PGWP Holders
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Plan introduces new PR pathways for international students and PGWP holders, helping them transition to permanent residency.
PEI PNP Holds Surprise Draw for International Graduates
PEI PNP held an unexpected draw on October 27, 2025, inviting 159 international graduates under Labour and Express Entry streams.
New IRCC Rule Triggers PGWP Refusals — Missing English Test Now Costing Students Their Work Permits
Canada’s IRCC is rejecting hundreds of PGWP applications because students didn’t include English or French language test results. Starting November 2024, language test proof is mandatory for all Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants. Learn how to meet the new requirements and save your PGWP application from refusal.
IRCC Conducts Express Entry PNP Draw
IRCC held a new Express Entry PNP draw on October 27, 2025, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 302 applicants received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency with a minimum CRS score of 761. The high cutoff reflects the 600 additional points awarded to candidates with a PNP nomination.
IRCC Invites 6,000 for PR in Express Entry French Draw
IRCC held a French language Express Entry draw on Oct 29, 2025, inviting 6,000 candidates for permanent residency with a CRS cut-off of 416.
Latest Express Entry Draw: 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Invited by IRCC
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest Express Entry draw on October 28, 2025, inviting 1,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 533 to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
New Brunswick PNP Issued Over 500 Invitations in October 2025 Draws
The province of New Brunswick (NB) continues to accelerate its immigration efforts, holding multiple Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws between…
IRCC Draw Invites 2,500 Healthcare Workers for PR Under Express Entry
IRCC held a new Express Entry draw on October 15, 2025, inviting 2,500 healthcare and social services professionals for Canadian PR, reinforcing Canada’s focus on skilled workers in these in-demand sectors.