IRCC Issues 250 Express Entry Invitations in Senior Managers Draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in a category for senior managers with Canadian work experience. The selection marks the fourteenth Express Entry draw of 2026 and continues IRCC’s focus on … Read more
IRCC issues 5,500 Express Entry invitations in French draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw focused on candidates with strong French-language skills. The department invited 5,500 applicants to apply for permanent residence, making this the second French-language category-based draw of 2026. The draw, held on March 4, required … Read more
One-Year Diploma Shown to Boost Express Entry CRS Scores New analysis of Canada’s Express Entry points system indicates that completing a one-year post-secondary diploma can substantially raise a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The increase is most notable when combined with language proficiency results or Canadian work experience. The CRS is used by Immigration, … Read more
IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs in latest Canadian Experience Class draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry selection, inviting 4,000 applicants under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The draw, held on June 24, 2025, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 508. This marks the twelfth Express Entry draw … Read more
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