New Brunswick issues 373 immigration invitations

New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to PNP and AIP applicants

New Brunswick issues 373 immigration invitations across multiple programs New Brunswick conducted several immigration selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026, issuing a combined total of 373 invitations to candidates across provincial and regional pathways. The invitations were distributed through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), … Read more

Quebec invites 2,555 candidates in April PSTQ draw

Quebec invites more than 2,500 skilled workers across all PSTQ streams

Quebec invites 2,555 candidates in April PSTQ draw Quebec conducted a large immigration draw on April 30, issuing 2,555 invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, including highly skilled workers, intermediate occupations, regulated professions, and exceptional talent. The selection round represents the fourth PSTQ draw … Read more

Quebec to reopen PEQ immigration program for two years

Quebec re-opens flagship permanent residence pathway

Quebec to reopen PEQ immigration program for two years Quebec’s government announced on May 5 that the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) will be reinstated for a limited two-year period after its closure on November 19, 2025. The decision was outlined during Premier Christine Fréchette’s inaugural address to the National Assembly, marking a policy shift … Read more

New Brunswick narrows NBPNP invitations to 3 sectors

New Brunswick limits immigration pathway to healthcare, education, and construction workers

New Brunswick narrows NBPNP invitations to 3 sectors New Brunswick has restricted invitations under a key immigration stream as of May 4, 2026, focusing only on candidates working in healthcare, education, and construction trades. The change applies to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) Skilled Worker Stream’s New Brunswick Experience pathway, where invitations to … Read more

Manitoba targets TPP work permit holders in new draws

Manitoba to prioritize select work permit holders for provincial nomination

Manitoba targets TPP work permit holders in new draws The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced on May 1 that it will conduct targeted draws for individuals holding Manitoba-specific work permits issued under a temporary federal policy tied to provincial nominee candidates. The update outlines that applicants who obtained a Manitoba Support Letter through the … Read more

Alberta issues 185 AAIP invitations in April draws

Alberta targets healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality workers in latest selection round

Alberta issues 185 AAIP invitations in April draws Alberta conducted multiple immigration selection rounds between April 15 and April 27, 2026, issuing a combined 185 invitations under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws targeted candidates across four distinct provincial pathways, including healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism-related streams. The latest rounds form part of … Read more

SINP May 4 Intake Hits Caps in Two Sectors

Saskatchewan hits limit for workers in two capped sectors upon opening of application intake window

SINP May 4 Intake Fills Most Sector Caps on Opening Day Saskatchewan opened its third 2026 intake under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on May 4, with most sector limits reached within hours of launch. The intake targeted employer submissions in three capped sectors, with retail and accommodation-related occupations filling immediately. Provincial data shows … Read more

Newfoundland and Labrador issues 190 immigration invites

Newfoundland and Labrador extends more invitations to provincial immigration candidates

Newfoundland and Labrador issues 190 immigration invites in latest round Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fourth immigration selection round of 2026 on May 1, issuing a total of 190 invitations across two economic immigration pathways. The majority were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), with additional invitations sent under the Atlantic … Read more

Ontario issues 997 GTA-focused immigration invitations

GTA workers receive invitations to apply for provincial nomination

Ontario issues 997 GTA-focused immigration invitations Ontario invited 997 candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 30 through targeted draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The invitations focused on workers with job offers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The draws were conducted under two Employer Job Offer streams and primarily targeted … Read more

Nova Scotia sets new immigration priority occupations

Nova Scotia nominee program to prioritize workers in healthcare, trades, and select other sectors

Nova Scotia sets new immigration priority occupations Nova Scotia has introduced updated selection priorities under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), outlining how candidates will be assessed for provincial nomination. The changes, announced on April 27, establish a three-tier framework that ranks occupations based on current labour market demand. The revised structure affects both applicants … Read more