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
IRCC conducts new Express Entry draw for PNP candidates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the latest draw, the department issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required … Read more
How IRCC Determines Express Entry Cut-off Scores Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) establishes the number of invitations to apply (ITAs) in each Express Entry draw, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score resulting from that decision. The score is not set in advance but emerges from the ranking of candidates in the pool … Read more
Canada prioritizes trades and technical jobs for permanent residence The federal government has expanded its permanent residence (PR) selection criteria to emphasize applicants with experience in high-demand skilled trades and technical occupations. The change is part of Canada’s ongoing effort to align immigration with labour market needs across multiple provinces. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada … Read more
Express Entry ITAs Possible Before CRS Score Rises Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may occasionally issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system to candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are lower than a draw’s cut-off. This can occur when a candidate is close to reaching a new work experience threshold … Read more
IRCC issues 8,500 invitations in French-language Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry selection round targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. The department issued 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw, held on February 6, 2026, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of … Read more
Canada Highlights Priority PR Categories in Express Entry Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to emphasize category-based selection draws in the federal Express Entry system, giving preference to candidates with French-language proficiency or recent work experience in high-demand sectors. The federal government’s approach is intended to address labour shortages across targeted industries while supporting … Read more