Canada Issues 28,000+ PR Invitations in One Month: Who Received Them?
Canada’s federal and provincial immigration systems issued over 28,000 permanent residence invitations in April 2026 alone,…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is the online system IRCC uses to manage permanent residence applications for skilled workers under programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program.
What is a CRS score?
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranks Express Entry candidates based on factors like age, education, work experience and language ability. Higher-scoring candidates are more likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a draw.
How often does IRCC hold Express Entry draws?
Draw frequency varies and is set by IRCC, sometimes weekly, sometimes with longer gaps between draws. We post updates here whenever a new draw takes place.
Does a higher CRS score guarantee an invitation?
No single score guarantees an invitation. Cut-off scores change from draw to draw depending on the number of candidates in the pool and IRCC's selection priorities at that time.