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
Difficulty obtaining Chinese police certificates for PR Canadian immigration applicants who have lived in China are encountering challenges securing police certificates required for permanent residence submissions, particularly under Express Entry. The process is complicated by local variations and in-person application requirements across Chinese jurisdictions. The issue is affecting both Chinese citizens and foreign nationals who … Read more
Canada adds Express Entry stream for foreign military recruits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new Express Entry category designed for skilled foreign military professionals seeking permanent residence. The measure, announced on February 18, recognizes the role of military expertise in Canada’s defence and national security planning. The initiative aligns with the … Read more
Express Entry Updates Work Experience Rules Canada has introduced a new work experience requirement for Express Entry candidates applying through occupational categories. The change took effect on February 18, 2026, and modifies the length of eligible work experience needed to qualify. Under the new policy, candidates must demonstrate at least 12 months of eligible work … Read more
IRCC issues 4,000 Express Entry invitations for healthcare workers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services occupations. The February 20, 2026, round saw 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to eligible candidates under the category-based selection stream. This marks the first healthcare-focused draw … Read more
Canada launches new Express Entry Transport category Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new Transport category within the Express Entry system, providing an additional pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with recent experience in specific transportation occupations. The new category came into effect on February 18, 2026, and is intended to … Read more
IRCC invites 391 physicians in new Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw focused on physicians with Canadian work experience. A total of 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, marking the first selection under this occupational category. The draw, held on February 19, required a … Read more
Canada Adds Three New Express Entry Categories for 2026 The federal government has confirmed three new occupational priorities for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. The 2026 update will emphasize candidates with Canadian work experience in research and senior management roles, transport professionals, and foreign military personnel recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces. Immigration … Read more
Top-Scoring Express Entry Profiles Decline by Half Recent federal immigration data indicate a sharp reduction in the number of high-ranking Express Entry profiles, with nearly 50% fewer candidates scoring above 500 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) compared with two weeks earlier. The decline follows multiple Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) draws that … Read more
IRCC Invites 6,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in an unannounced Express Entry draw held on February 17, 2026. The selection targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. According to government data, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking … Read more