The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four provincial draws between April 8 and April 14, 2026, issuing a total of 332 invitations to candidates across several immigration streams. Invitations were distributed through multiple pathways, including the Alberta Express Entry Stream (Accelerated Tech Pathway and Priority Sectors for construction and skilled trades), the...
Canada held a new Express Entry draw on April 15, 2026, focusing on candidates in the French-language proficiency category. In this round, 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 419. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The tie-breaking rule was set...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on April 14, 2026, delivering an unexpected spike in CRS scores. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score rose sharply to 515, up from 509 in the previous CEC draw on March 31, 2026. A total of 2,000 Invitations to...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has conducted the second Express Entry draw of April 2026, focusing exclusively on candidates with provincial nominations. A total of 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 786. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration This marks the sixth Provincial...
More details are emerging about the proposed overhaul of Canada’s Express Entry system, following earlier reports by INC News and other outlets this week. New insights shared by Canadian immigration lawyers, including discussions with the Canadian Bar Association, point to significant potential changes in how high-skilled immigrants are selected. These proposals suggest a...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued more than 58,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across 20 Express Entry draws since the start of 2026. A noticeable shift is taking place within the Express Entry pool, though many candidates have yet to recognize it. Draw frequency is increasing, and the composition of...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reopened opportunities for thousands of skilled trades workers who have been waiting for months. On April 2, 2026, the department held a category-based Express Entry draw focused specifically on trade occupations, targeting candidates both in Canada and abroad. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration This marks...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) closed out March 2026 with a smaller Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw. On March 31, 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) were issued to candidates with Canadian work experience. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff rose slightly to 509, reflecting the reduced...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recently held another Express Entry draw on March 30, 2026, issuing invitations to 356 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). For those provincial nominees in the Express Entry pool, this round marked the end of their wait for permanent residence. However, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff...
Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and mid-March, issuing more than 1,400 invitations to eligible candidates. These invitations were distributed across multiple streams, including the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream for priority sectors such...
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