Canada has begun March 2026 with another targeted round under the Express Entry system. In Express Entry Draw #399, held on March 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 264 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for permanent residence. This draw continues Canada’s strategy of prioritizing applicants who already hold provincial...
A new joint study released on February 25, 2026, by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that provincial nominees selected through the Express Entry system are achieving stronger economic outcomes compared to those admitted through base Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. The research analyzed immigration data between 2016 and 2024, examining...
Canada continues to strengthen its immigration strategy by focusing on sectors that directly support national development, and the latest Express Entry Draw #398 reflects this approach clearly. In this recent round held on February 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 4,000 healthcare and social service professionals to apply for permanent residence, with a...
Canada has marked a major immigration milestone with Express Entry Draw #397, the first-ever category-based draw dedicated exclusively to physicians with Canadian work experience. This targeted selection highlights Canada’s growing need for skilled healthcare professionals while offering a clearer and faster pathway to permanent residence for doctors already contributing to the Canadian healthcare system. The...
Canada has announced major changes to the Express Entry system, introducing new occupational priorities that will influence permanent residence selection in 2026. Under the latest Express Entry new categories, the federal government will prioritize researchers and senior managers with Canadian experience, transport occupations including aviation professionals, and skilled foreign military recruits. These changes aim to...
Canada continues its strong immigration selection pattern with Express Entry Draw #396, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The draw, held on February 17, 2026, recorded a minimum CRS score of 508, reflecting stable selection levels compared with earlier rounds this year. Consistent CEC draws indicate continued demand for...
Canada held Express Entry Draw 395 on February 16, 2026, issuing 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS cut-off reached 789, reflecting the high scores typical of PNP-specific draws, where candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points for securing a provincial nomination. This latest round reinforces the...
Canada continues to strengthen its immigration system with regular Express Entry draws that support economic growth and workforce development. The Canada Express Entry latest draw #394 demonstrates this ongoing effort, offering fresh opportunities for skilled professionals seeking permanent residence. The most recent invitation round was held on February 6, 2026. This draw specifically focused on...
Canada has issued 423 Invitations to Apply in Express Entry Draw #393, held on February 3, 2026. This draw was limited to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 749. The round reinforces a clear trend early in 2026: provincial nominations continue to dominate Express Entry selection....
