British Columbia issues entrepreneur invitations in April 14 draw British Columbia conducted a new immigration selection round for business candidates on April 14 under its Entrepreneur Immigration category. The draw invited individuals with the capacity to establish or acquire and expand businesses in the province, reflecting continued activity within the provincial nominee program. The selection … Read more
Citizenship proof delays rise amid surge in U.S. applicants Processing times for Canadian proof of citizenship certificates have significantly increased following a surge in applications from the United States. Federal estimates now indicate wait times have doubled compared to the previous year. The increase follows a legislative change introduced in December 2025 that expanded eligibility … Read more
Canada updates processing times for temporary visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing reductions across several categories. The latest figures indicate shorter wait periods for work permits, visitor visas, study permits, and super visas in multiple countries. The changes are based on a comparison of … Read more
Major cities excluded from new TR to PR pathway Canada’s upcoming temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway will not be available to individuals living in the country’s largest urban centres. The federal government confirmed that all Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) are excluded from the measure. Immigration Minister Lena Diab shared the update … Read more
Alberta issues 332 invitations in April AAIP draws Alberta conducted four immigration draws between April 8 and April 14, 2026, issuing a total of 332 invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws targeted candidates across multiple economic streams aligned with provincial labour needs. The invitations were distributed among technology workers, construction and … Read more
Prince Edward Island holds largest PNP draw of 2026 Prince Edward Island conducted a new round of invitations on April 16, marking its fourth provincial nomination draw this year and the largest to date in 2026. The selection focused on candidates already employed within the province in occupations identified as priorities. The draw reflects the … Read more
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