IRCC updates February 2026 immigration processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its latest update on processing times across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. The February 2026 figures show mixed results, with longer waits for several temporary resident categories and modest improvements for certain family sponsorship applications. The data compares … Read more
Canada Gains Visa-Free Access to China for 2026 Starting February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders are permitted to visit China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The new arrangement, confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, remains valid until at least December 31, 2026. The change allows Canadians to travel to China … Read more
IRCC Invites 6,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in an unannounced Express Entry draw held on February 17, 2026. The selection targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. According to government data, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking … Read more
IRCC conducts new Express Entry draw for PNP candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the latest draw, the department issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required … Read more
How IRCC Determines Express Entry Cut-off Scores Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) establishes the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) in each Express Entry draw, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score resulting from that decision. The score is not set in advance but emerges from the ranking of candidates in the pool … Read more
Manitoba issues 29 invitations in latest MPNP draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new round of invitations on February 12, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled worker candidates. Invitations were extended through both the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories. The draw targeted individuals engaged … Read more
Strategies for International Graduates Entering Canada’s Job Market Securing employment in Canada has become a central concern for thousands of international graduates holding post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Many face hurdles related to limited Canadian work experience and smaller professional networks compared with domestic graduates. Recent coverage from CIC News has highlighted several structured approaches that … Read more
British Columbia issues 474 PNP invitations in two-day draws British Columbia has conducted two consecutive draws through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), inviting a total of 474 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The draws, held on February 10 and 11, targeted both skilled workers and entrepreneurs across multiple program … Read more
IRCC reminds applicants to declare all family members Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reiterated that all family members, including spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children, must be declared in permanent residence applications. The clarification outlines that this requirement applies whether those relatives are accompanying the main applicant to Canada or not. The policy … Read more
Latest MPNP Draw: A Gateway to New Opportunities The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw is a critical event for immigration candidates aiming to settle in Manitoba. The MPNP draw selects skilled workers and offers them an opportunity to receive a provincial nomination, enhancing their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence. Keeping up with the … Read more