Canada has long been seen as one of the world’s most welcoming destinations for immigrants. However, 2026 marks a turning point in how the country manages immigration. After years of record-high intake numbers, the Canadian government is recalibrating its approach—balancing economic growth, housing availability, infrastructure capacity, and public services. Book Your Consultation for...
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued its first Invitations to Apply (ITAs) of 2026 following a series of draws held between January 13 and January 15. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Invitations were issued across three immigration streams, all of which require candidates to demonstrate established ties to the...
Many Canadian immigration programs use an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to select candidates for permanent residence (PR). Canada’s immigration framework allows individuals to submit EOIs to multiple immigration programs at the same time. Doing so can significantly improve a candidate’s chances of receiving an invitation to apply for PR. Book Your Consultation...
Canada enters 2026 with a more selective and strategically targeted permanent residency (PR) system. Admission levels, labour-market priorities, and program design now matter more than ever. The good news? Several core PR pathways remain structurally open year-round, even though invitations, nominations, and endorsements may be issued in controlled waves. Book Your Consultation for...
As 2025 draws to a close, reviewing the Express Entry draws conducted throughout the year provides a clear picture of the types of candidates Canada prioritized for permanent residence (PR). In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hosted a total of 58 Express Entry draws, spanning across various categories (as of December...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the most recent draw, the department invited 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this round, candidates were required to have:...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In the latest round, the department invited 1,000 candidates in a targeted draw for Healthcare and Social Services professionals. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to...
On December 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the results of the first Express Entry draw of the month. This latest round issued 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It is the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw of 2025, reflecting the federal...
On November 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major Express Entry draw aimed at candidates with strong French language skills. A total of 6,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued, marking another significant milestone in Canada’s ongoing push to strengthen francophone immigration outside Quebec. Book Your...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued additional invitations to apply (ITAs) through its Express Entry system. In the latest draw, 1,000 ITAs were issued to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following requirements: Get a Legal Consultation...
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