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
IRCC issues 324 ITAs in April 13 Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on April 13, inviting candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 324 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in the latest round. The draw targeted candidates who … Read more
Nova Scotia, Quebec join rural TFW cap policy Nova Scotia and Quebec have become the first provinces to apply a new federal public policy that adjusts limits on low-wage temporary foreign workers in rural areas. The measure is part of a time-limited framework introduced by Ottawa earlier in April. The policy enables certain employers outside … Read more
IRCC updates April processing times for immigration Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published updated processing timelines for permanent residence and citizenship applications as of April 7, 2026. The latest figures show a combination of shorter waits in some categories and longer delays in others, reflecting shifting application volumes and inventory levels. The changes … Read more