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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...

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...

First Express Entry Draw of February Issues 423 PR Invitations

February 4, 2026/

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first Express Entry draw of February 2026 on Monday, February 3, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 749,...

Express Entry Draw Forecast: CRS Score Trends and February 2026 Predictions

January 31, 2026/

As February 2026 approaches, Canada’s Express Entry system is entering a pivotal phase. One clear storyline dominates: sustained, high-volume Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws are finally applying real downward pressure on the top of the CRS pool. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The most recent round, the January 21, 2026 CEC draw,...

New Express Entry Draw on January 21 Issues 6,000 PR Invitations

January 22, 2026/

Canada has begun the second half of January with another large Express Entry draw targeting candidates with Canadian work experience. On January 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off score was 509. Book...

Occupations with the Highest Chances of Gaining PR Through Express Entry

January 19, 2026/

Gaining work experience in certain occupations for as little as six months can significantly improve your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR). To benefit from these opportunities, candidates must acquire qualifying work experience in one of Express Entry’s occupation-based categories and wait for a category-specific draw...

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