Alberta issues 185 AAIP invitations in April draws Alberta conducted multiple immigration selection rounds between April 15 and April 27, 2026, issuing a combined 185 invitations under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws targeted candidates across four distinct provincial pathways, including healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism-related streams. The latest rounds form part of … Read more
Canada outlines limited rollout of In-Canada Workers Initiative On May 4, 2026, the federal government released its first detailed update on the In-Canada Workers Initiative, confirming that 3,600 individuals had already obtained permanent residence under the measure. The initiative is set to process up to 33,000 transitions from temporary to permanent residency between 2026 and … Read more
SINP May 4 Intake Fills Most Sector Caps on Opening Day Saskatchewan opened its third 2026 intake under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on May 4, with most sector limits reached within hours of launch. The intake targeted employer submissions in three capped sectors, with retail and accommodation-related occupations filling immediately. Provincial data shows … Read more
Canada accelerates permanent residence processing for select TR-to-PR applicants Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed on May 4, 2026, that certain permanent residence applications are being processed more quickly under a newly implemented temporary resident-to-permanent resident (TR-to-PR) pathway. The measure targets foreign workers already in Canada who applied through regional immigration programs and have … Read more
Express Entry French Draw Trends Shift in 2026 Canada issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) to French-speaking candidates on April 29, 2026, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 400. The result marked a noticeable drop from the previous French-language draw on April 15, which had a cut-off of 419 for the same … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 190 immigration invites in latest round Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fourth immigration selection round of 2026 on May 1, issuing a total of 190 invitations across two economic immigration pathways. The majority were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), with additional invitations sent under the Atlantic … Read more
Ontario issues 997 GTA-focused immigration invitations Ontario invited 997 candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 30 through targeted draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The invitations focused on workers with job offers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The draws were conducted under two Employer Job Offer streams and primarily targeted … Read more
Canada expands restoration rules for out-of-status temporary residents On May 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its operational guidance, allowing certain temporary residents who lose status to apply for restoration as visitors. The change introduces an additional pathway for foreign nationals who were previously limited to restoring their original status as workers … Read more
IRCC considers new high-wage factor in Express Entry reform Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reviewing a proposal to award additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points to candidates in high-paying occupations, with public consultations open until May 24, 2026. The proposal forms part of a broader overhaul of the Express Entry selection system expected … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates on April 29, 2026, showing notable reductions in several temporary residence categories. The changes reflect a comparison with figures published two weeks earlier on April 15. The most significant shifts were recorded for applicants submitting from Pakistan … Read more