Canada adds Express Entry stream for foreign military recruits

canada-is-prioritizing-foreign-military-members-to-immigrate-to-the-country-heres-what-you-need-to-know

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

all-express-entry-occupational-categories-subject-to-new-work-experience-requirement

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

latest-express-entry-draw-sees-thousands-of-healthcare-professionals-invited

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

who-qualifies-for-permanent-residence-under-canadas-new-transport-category

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

Canada Adds Three New Express Entry Categories for 2026

three-new-express-entry-categories

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

itas-outpace-growth-in-top-scoring-express-entry-profiles-latest-data-shows

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

canadian-experience-class-draw

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

provincial-nominees-invited-in-surprise-express-entry-draw

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

how-does-ircc-determine-cutoff-scores-for-express-entry-draws

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