Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a major Express Entry draw on March 4, 2026, issuing 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw targeted candidates under the French-language proficiency category, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 397. March is already proving to be a very active...
Canada began March 2026 with a targeted Express Entry draw, issuing 264 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on March 2, 2026. This first Express Entry draw of March reflects a continued strategy by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize candidates who have...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
Most Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) identify priority sectors and occupations that they target for permanent residence (PR). If you are employed in, or have a job offer for, an eligible in-demand occupation, your chances of receiving a provincial nomination increase significantly. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
Canada has held its first Express Entry draw of November 2025, issuing 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draw took place on November 10, 2025, marking the first round since the release of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) new Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028....
On October 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the third Express Entry draw of the month, issuing 345 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw highlights the ongoing federal preference for candidates with strong provincial nominations. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration The Comprehensive Ranking...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued additional Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. In this recent draw, the IRCC extended 4,500 ITAs to candidates with French-language proficiency. To be eligible for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following criteria: Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Summary of...
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