New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the overall application backlog continues to decline, dropping by 48,900 compared to the previous month. As of February 28, the backlog stood at 941,400 applications. The most significant improvements included an 11% reduction in the work permit backlog, a 6% decrease in...
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 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...
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five new draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence across multiple immigration streams. These targeted draws focused on candidates with valid job offers in specific regions across Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Southwestern, Central,...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw on March 16, 2026, focusing exclusively on candidates with provincial nominations. In this Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific round, 362 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 742. Book Your Consultation...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced major changes to settlement service eligibility for economic class permanent residents. The new policy will take effect on April 1, 2026, and it will apply retroactively to all economic class permanent residents regardless of when they originally landed in Canada. For many immigrants who became...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two immigration draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing a total of 899 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. These draws marked the first selection of the year for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, as well as the first Tourism and Hospitality...
On February 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its fourth Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This brings the total number of ITAs issued between February 16 and 20 to an impressive 10,670 across four separate draws. The latest round specifically targeted 37 healthcare...
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...
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...
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