IRCC outlines key rules on claiming foreign work experience Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to stress the importance of accurate documentation when applicants claim foreign work experience through Express Entry. The department’s review process determines whether candidates genuinely meet the eligibility and points requirements for permanent residence. The issue remains relevant as the … Read more
Key Factors Beyond CRS That Influence Express Entry Success While the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score remains central to Canada’s Express Entry system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decisions often hinge on additional elements. These include category-based eligibility, provincial nominations, timing of profile submission, and meeting all admissibility and documentation requirements. The Express Entry … Read more
Two-Year College Graduates Eligible for Three-Year PGWP in Canada Graduates who complete a two-year study program at a recognized Canadian college can obtain a three-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which can later support eligibility for permanent residency. The pathway remains a key component of Canada’s strategy to retain international talent through programs such as the … Read more
Work permits at Canadian borders now limited Recent federal measures have narrowed the circumstances under which foreign nationals can obtain a Canadian work permit at a port of entry (POE). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that only specific categories of travellers remain eligible for border-issued work authorization. The restrictions follow efforts to … Read more
New Brunswick updates provincial immigration programs The Government of New Brunswick has announced major updates to its immigration pathways, introducing new occupational restrictions and procedural changes to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the province’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The measures, released on February 3, 2026, revise eligibility rules for both domestic and … Read more
IRCC issues 423 invitations in latest PNP Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of invitations under the Express Entry system, continuing its 2026 pattern of draws targeting candidates with provincial nominations or Canadian work experience. The January draw saw 423 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to candidates in … Read more
Category-Based Express Entry Seen as Key PR Route Canada’s category-based selection (CBS) system within the Express Entry framework continues to serve as a major pathway to permanent residence (PR). Introduced to better align immigration with labour market needs, the approach has become significant for applicants in targeted sectors. Although the system has expanded access for … Read more
Ontario issues 1,825 invitations in first 2026 OINP draws The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted six invitation rounds on February 2, 2026, distributing 1,825 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The draws targeted applicants under the Employer Job Offer streams, focusing on healthcare, early childhood education, and regional economic development roles. These were the … Read more
Provinces list priority jobs for Express Entry PNPs Several Canadian provinces have released updated lists of priority occupations eligible for Express Entry–aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. The programs enable provinces to select skilled workers from the federal Express Entry pool who meet regional labour needs. According to recent provincial criteria, candidates whose primary occupation … Read more
Passport expiry can shorten Canadian work permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues work permits that align with the validity of a worker’s passport. This means a permit cannot extend beyond the passport’s expiry date, regardless of the employment period approved by the employer or assessment document. The policy affects foreign nationals applying for … Read more