IRCC issues 3,000 ITAs in new CEC draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 27, 2026, issuing 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The round required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518, marking the highest score … Read more
Canada introduces quarantine rules for travellers linked to Ebola outbreak Canada will enforce new quarantine measures starting at 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 30, 2026, targeting travellers who have recently been in regions affected by an Ebola outbreak. The policy is scheduled to remain in effect until August 29, 2026. The measure applies to individuals … Read more
IRCC to update PGWP portal with language test field Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed it is working on a system update to add a dedicated section for language test submissions within the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application portal. The change follows the introduction of mandatory language testing for PGWP applicants on November … Read more
IRCC issues 334 invitations in May 25 Express Entry PNP draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 25, issuing 334 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The round targeted candidates who had received nominations through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System … Read more
Can’t qualify for Express Entry with your current CRS score? Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) could be your fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence. With a provincial nomination adding 600 points to your CRS score, you’re virtually guaranteed an Invitation to Apply—even if your base score is below competitive federal thresholds. But with 10+ provinces and … Read more
Canada expands eTA access to Indonesia and Malaysia travellers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on May 25 that selected citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia will be able to travel to Canada without a traditional visitor visa starting May 26 at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The change introduces access to Canada’s electronic travel … Read more
Alberta invites 1,051 candidates in May draws Between May 1 and May 13, 2026, Alberta conducted four immigration draws through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), issuing a combined 1,051 invitations to provincial nomination candidates. The invitations were distributed across multiple targeted pathways, including streams focused on healthcare workers, technology professionals, and candidates intending to … Read more
Confused about Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels and how they relate to your IELTS, CELPIP, or French test scores? You’re not alone. Understanding CLB conversion is crucial because your language test results directly determine your Express Entry CRS score—and ultimately, whether you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence. In this complete guide, … Read more
Manitoba issues 96 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba conducted its 10th Provincial Nominee Program draw of 2026 on May 21, issuing 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled worker candidates. The selection focused on individuals previously invited through a strategic recruitment initiative. The invitations were distributed across both pathways under the Skilled … Read more
IRCC backlog declines as Express Entry reaches record low Canada’s immigration application backlog fell to 935,000 cases as of March 31, 2026, according to newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The figures show continued reductions in several major categories, including Express Entry and provincial nominations. The update provides a snapshot of … Read more