IRCC clarifies IEC police certificate rules Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions on June 17, 2026, outlining how police certificates are assessed for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit applications. The changes define timelines and issuance requirements that were previously not explicitly detailed. The update specifies how recent a police certificate must … Read more
IRCC issues 955 ITAs in Provincial Nominee Program draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 955 candidates to apply for permanent residence in an Express Entry draw held on June 22, 2026. The round specifically targeted individuals who had received a nomination under a provincial immigration program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score … Read more
PEI Issues 182 Invitations in Largest 2026 Draw Prince Edward Island held its largest provincial immigration draw of 2026 on June 18, issuing 182 invitations to candidates seeking nomination. The invitations were issued through the province’s immigration system to individuals already working in priority sectors and occupations within the province. The latest round reflects ongoing … Read more
Manitoba issues 124 invitations in June 18 draw Manitoba conducted a provincial immigration draw on June 18, 2026, issuing 124 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The invitations were distributed across Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. The latest round focused on individuals linked to strategic recruitment initiatives … Read more
British Columbia issues 279 invitations in June 18 PNP draw British Columbia conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 18, inviting 279 candidates under its Skills Immigration category. The selection targeted individuals assessed as having a high potential economic impact. This round represents the province’s 13th draw of 2026 and continues a … Read more
Canada Proposes Permanent Early Work Permits Draft regulatory amendments published on June 19, 2026, would allow asylum seekers in Canada to access work permits earlier in the claims process, before referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The proposal, released in the Canada Gazette, aims to formalize a measure that has been temporarily in place … Read more
Alberta launches online Eligibility Explorer for AAIP streams The Government of Alberta introduced a new digital tool on June 17 designed to outline potential immigration pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The feature, called the Eligibility Explorer, uses a short questionnaire to match foreign nationals with relevant provincial streams. The launch reflects ongoing … Read more
IRCC Updates Processing Times for Temporary Residence Applications Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates on June 17, showing changes across multiple temporary residence categories. The latest data reflects improvements in certain work permit and visitor visa timelines, alongside increases for super visa applications. The update compares processing trends over a … Read more
IRCC backlog falls to lowest level since July 2025 Canada’s immigration application backlog declined to 922,700 as of April 30, 2026, marking its lowest level since July 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department reported a total inventory of 2,153,900 applications during the same period, with 1,231,200 processed within established service … Read more
Canada eases work permit access for PNP applicants Canada introduced temporary immigration measures on June 9, 2026, allowing certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants to apply for work permits without waiting for an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR). The policy change comes as processing delays for permanent residence applications have significantly extended wait times for AOR … Read more