Ontario issues over 1,300 invitations in OINP draw Ontario conducted two new immigration draws on April 15, issuing more than 1,300 invitations to candidates with job offers in key sectors. The selections were made under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and focused on occupations identified as in demand across the province. The invitations were … Read more
Express Entry pool expands as high scores rise Canada’s Express Entry system recorded a net increase in candidate profiles between mid-March and mid-April, reversing a recent trend of declining numbers. The change comes despite Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing thousands of invitations to apply (ITAs) during the same period. The latest data shows … Read more
IRCC issues 4,000 Express Entry ITAs for French speakers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. The round of invitations took place on April 15, 2026. A total of 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in this selection. The minimum … Read more
IRCC issues 2,000 CEC invitations in latest Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The department issued 2,000 invitations to apply (ITAs), with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off rising to 515, marking a notable increase in 2026. The draw … Read more
IRCC issues 324 ITAs in April 13 Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on April 13, inviting candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 324 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in the latest round. The draw targeted candidates who … Read more
Nova Scotia, Quebec join rural TFW cap policy Nova Scotia and Quebec have become the first provinces to apply a new federal public policy that adjusts limits on low-wage temporary foreign workers in rural areas. The measure is part of a time-limited framework introduced by Ottawa earlier in April. The policy enables certain employers outside … Read more
IRCC updates April processing times for immigration Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published updated processing timelines for permanent residence and citizenship applications as of April 7, 2026. The latest figures show a combination of shorter waits in some categories and longer delays in others, reflecting shifting application volumes and inventory levels. The changes … Read more
Manitoba issues 32 invitations in April PNP draw Manitoba conducted a new immigration draw on April 9, 2026, under its Provincial Nominee Program, issuing invitations to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw targeted individuals who had previously received direct invitations through provincial strategic recruitment efforts, reflecting Manitoba’s ongoing selection activity. The update is … Read more
Canada expands LMIA processing freeze to 30 regions The federal government has broadened restrictions on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications, with new measures taking effect April 10. Under the update, applications in 30 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) will not be processed for the second quarter of 2026, an increase from 24 regions in … Read more
Canada proposes major Express Entry overhaul Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined a series of proposed changes to the Express Entry system that would significantly alter how candidates are selected for permanent residence. The proposals introduce a stronger emphasis on earnings and adjust eligibility rules, while reducing the role of Canadian work experience … Read more