IRCC Invites 264 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 264 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The selection took place on March 2, 2026, marking the eleventh draw of the year. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more
Saskatchewan Opens Second SINP Intake for Capped Sectors The Government of Saskatchewan has opened the second 2026 intake window for employer applications under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) capped sectors. The new round began on March 2, 2026, allowing employers in selected industries to nominate foreign workers for provincial endorsement. The intake applies to … Read more
Quebec issues 2,573 invitations under Skilled Worker Program On February 23, 2024, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) conducted an immigration selection round through all four categories of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, PSTQ). The draw marked the province’s second selection round of the year and followed … Read more
Manitoba communities outline RCIP priority jobs for 2026 Three Manitoba communities participating in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed their 2026 lists of priority sectors and occupations for candidates seeking permanent residence. The announcement updates local labour market priorities for Altona/Rhineland, Brandon, and Steinbach. The RCIP enables designated rural regions to attract workers … Read more
Alberta issues 899 invitations across two AAIP draws Alberta’s provincial immigration program conducted two selection rounds in February 2026, extending nearly 900 invitations to candidates seeking provincial nomination. The draws were held under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) on February 20 and February 24. The events marked the first draws of the year for … Read more
Canada Ends Temporary Work Permit Policy for Iranians Canada has concluded its temporary public policy that permitted Iranian nationals in the country to apply for special open work permits. The measure officially ended at midnight, Coordinated Universal Time, on March 1, 2026. The expiry affects Iranians with temporary resident status who had been eligible to … Read more
B.C. Regions Announce 2026 RCIP Priority Occupations Three regions in British Columbia participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed the sectors and occupations they will target in 2026. The update outlines the workforce areas where foreign workers will be prioritized for permanent residence consideration. The RCIP is a federal initiative aimed at … Read more
Manitoba issues 72 invitations in latest MPNP draw Manitoba has conducted a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under its Skilled Worker Stream, extending invitations to candidates both within the province and abroad. The draw, held on February 26, 2026, included applicants identified through various strategic recruitment initiatives. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) confirmed … Read more
Canada tightens rules for LMIA-exempt work permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance for issuing work permits under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption, introducing stricter evaluation standards for both employers and foreign workers. The revised instructions, published on February 24, 2026, set out new criteria for assessing applications exempt from … Read more
Thirteen PNP pathways that do not require job offers Several Canadian provinces have immigration pathways under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that do not require a job offer. These programs enable qualified candidates to obtain a provincial nomination and later apply for permanent residence through the federal immigration system. The availability of non-job-offer streams highlights … Read more