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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a major update on May 4, 2026. The government expects at least 20,000 temporary workers currently living in Canada to receive permanent residence this year. Details of the In-Canada Workers Initiative This update clarifies the one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative originally announced in Budget…

As of April 30, 2026, Canada raised permanent residence processing fees across all immigration streams. The cost changes impact Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and family sponsorship applications. Processing Costs Rise by Up to Six Percent Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applied a 4–5% hike across most categories. Family…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence on April 29, 2026. This category-based selection round targeted candidates with French-language proficiency, recording a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400. Official immigration documents and a laptop on a modern office desk April 29…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence today. The new Express Entry draw took place on April 28, 2026. This program-specific round targeted candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 514. April…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held a new Express Entry draw on April 27, 2026. The department issued 473 invitations to apply for permanent residence to Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw Details The April 27 round specifically targeted candidates with a provincial or territorial nomination. Officials…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a new category-based Express Entry draw. The draw specifically targeted candidates with strong French-language proficiency. Details of the April 15 Draw The latest round of invitations occurred on April 15, 2026, at 10:43:11 UTC.…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw. The draw, which took place on April 14, 2026, specifically targeted candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515.…

New Express Entry Draw Issues 324 PNP Invitations Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on April 13, 2026, issuing 324 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. This draw was specifically for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Draw Details and CRS Score…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a new category-based Express Entry draw. This round, held on April 2, 2026, specifically targeted candidates with work experience in trades occupations. Draw Details and CRS Score Requirements The latest invitation round, identified as…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,250 invitations to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on March 31, 2026. This round specifically targeted candidates eligible under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Latest Draw Details The draw, which took place on March 31, 2026,…