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Canada Holds Surprise Express Entry Draw, Invites 4,000 PR Applicants

February 21, 2026/

On February 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its fourth Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This brings the total number of ITAs issued between February 16 and 20 to an impressive 10,670 across four separate draws. The latest round specifically targeted 37 healthcare...

Canada Conducts First Express Entry Draw Under New Category

February 20, 2026/

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In its latest round, IRCC invited 391 candidates under the newly introduced Physicians with Canadian work experience category. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To qualify for this draw, candidates were required to: Express Entry...

Latest Express Entry Draw on February 17 Issues 6,000 PR Invitations

February 18, 2026/

On February 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a program-specific Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with Canadian work experience. This latest round reflects IRCC’s continued emphasis on selecting skilled workers who have already demonstrated their ability to integrate...

Third Express Entry Draw in February 2026 Issues 279 ITAs

February 17, 2026/

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw of February 2026, issuing 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This round targeted candidates in the Express Entry pool who had already received a provincial nomination from a Canadian province. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The Comprehensive Ranking...

How Does IRCC Set the Cut-Off Scores for Express Entry Draws

February 16, 2026/

When conducting draws through Express Entry, the federal government does not set a cut-off score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to determine which candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence. In reality, the process works the other way around. The government first decides how many candidates to invite in a particular...

Ontario Expands 2026 PR Quota

February 11, 2026/

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP has officially received its 2026 nomination allocation from the federal government, marking a strong recovery from last year’s reductions. Ontario has been allocated 14,119 nominations for 2026, representing a 31 percent increase compared to the 10,750 spots the province received in 2025. Book Your Consultation for Canadian...

Latest Update on the 2026 Canada Working Holiday Visa Draw

February 9, 2026/

Canada has officially opened the 2026 season of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, and the pace is already accelerating. As of February 6, 2026, three major invitation waves have been issued under the Working Holiday Visa category, making this one of the fastest moving IEC starts in recent years. By early February,...

Canada Student Visa Rules Updated in 2026

February 7, 2026/

The Canada Student Visa process is undergoing a major change in 2026 as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduces new rules for processing study permit applications. Announced on February 6, 2026, the updated instructions aim to simplify requirements related to Provincial and Territorial Attestation Letters (PALs/TALs) while continuing Canada’s efforts to control...

Canada Holds Record-Breaking Category-Based Express Entry Draw

February 7, 2026/

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration In the latest draw, IRCC issued 8,500 ITAs to candidates with French-language proficiency. Eligibility Criteria To be considered in this draw, candidates were required to: Express Entry Draws in...

A Two-Year College Degree Can Lead to Canadian PR

February 5, 2026/

A two-year college program in Canada can be a smart first step toward Canadian PR. Graduates may qualify for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP), giving them enough time to gain Canadian work experience and strengthen their chances of permanent residency—especially when they plan ahead. When planning your journey to Canadian PR through a...

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