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Canada issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a targeted Express Entry draw for French speakers on March 18, 2026. This round saw the minimum score decrease to 393 points. Details of the March 18 Express Entry Round Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest draw…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations to apply in a Canadian Experience Class draw on March 17, 2026. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score fell to 507, marking the lowest requirement for this category since August 2024. Details of the March 17 CEC Draw This latest…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 362 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates on March 16, 2026. This round required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 742 to receive an invitation. Details of the March 16 PNP Round This invitation round specifically targeted candidates within the Provincial Nominee Program…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held a historic Express Entry draw on March 5, 2026. This round targeted senior managers with previous work experience within the country. IRCC Launches New Selection Category for Senior Managers The department issued 250 invitations to apply for permanent residence during this latest round. This…

Canada issued 5,500 invitations to permanent residency candidates with strong French skills on March 4, 2026. This category-based draw saw the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score drop to 397 for eligible applicants. Details of the March 4 Express Entry Draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a significant Express…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched an intensive start to the month by conducting two consecutive Express Entry draws on March 2nd and March 3rd, 2026. These back-to-back rounds signify a strategic shift in the department’s approach, focusing on specific program streams rather than general all-program or category-based…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency on February 6, 2026. This draw targeted skilled workers within the healthcare and social services occupations category. Details of the Latest Healthcare Draw This invitation round represents the third version of category-based draws for these sectors in…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a groundbreaking Express Entry round on February 19, 2026. This event marked the first time the department issued invitations specifically for physicians with Canadian work experience. Record-Low CRS Score for Medical Professionals The draw issued 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified doctors.…

Canada is shifting its immigration strategy to prioritize three new professional groups for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab shared these updates during a February 18, 2026, address in Toronto. Stricter Experience Requirements for Candidates The federal government increased the minimum work experience for…

IRCC Issues 6,279 ITAs in Back-to-Back Express Entry Draws (February 2026) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its active invitation trend for February 2026, conducting two consecutive draws targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. These draws highlight Canada’s strategic focus on “in-Canada” talent…