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Canada’s federal immigration authorities have continued issuing permanent residence invitations through the Express Entry system, beginning February with two distinct selection rounds. These draws targeted different applicant groups and highlighted the government’s ongoing use of category-based invitations alongside provincial nominations. The early February activity reflects how Express Entry is being…

On February 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first Express Entry draw of February, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw was exclusively targeted at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on meeting regional labour market needs.  Key Highlights…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carried out another Express Entry draw on December 17, issuing 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the French-language proficiency category. The round stood out for two reasons. First, the number of invitations was large for a single category-based selection. Second, the Comprehensive Ranking…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted an Express Entry draw on December 16, selecting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and issuing 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score required in this round was 515. When multiple profiles shared that score, priority was determined…

A big CEC-only Express Entry round just took place, and many people working in Canada will want to look at their scores again. On December 10, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 6,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…