Canada Immigration Backlogs Grow as Express Entry and PNP Processing Times Increase
Canada has released updated immigration processing times for May 2026, revealing fresh delays for applicants under the Express Entry system and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shows increasing application inventories across several permanent residence and citizenship pathways. The new figures indicate that processing times for Federal Skilled […]
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IRCC invites 380 Provincial Nominee Program candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 380 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence. The latest draw took place on May 11, 2026 and required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 798. Eligible candidates also […]
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Express Entry Update: CEC Candidates Invited in Final Draw of April 2026
Canada’s immigration authority, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted the final Express Entry draw of April, inviting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this latest round, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible CEC candidates. To qualify, applicants were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]
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Express Entry Update: Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest PNP Draw
Canada’s immigration authority, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), continuing its focus on applicants with strong ties to specific provinces. In this latest round, IRCC issued 473 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who had received a provincial nomination. Due […]
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Express Entry Update: French-Speaking Candidates Receive Fewer Invitations in Latest Draw
Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has conducted another Express Entry draw targeting candidates with French-language proficiency, continuing a trend of relatively lower invitation numbers compared to earlier rounds this year. In the latest round, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who demonstrated strong French-language skills. To qualify, applicants […]
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CEC CRS cut-off climbs to record high in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held a new Express Entry draw, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates reaching its highest level in 2026. In the April 14 draw, 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to CEC candidates. To qualify, candidates needed: Express Entry Draws in […]
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IRCC Issues 324 ITAs to Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for permanent residence through its latest Express Entry draw focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this round, 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had received a provincial nomination. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was […]
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Canada Proposes Major Express Entry Reform with Single Immigration Program
Canada is considering a major overhaul of its flagship immigration system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), by proposing to replace the current Express Entry programs with a unified and streamlined pathway. The proposal was outlined in IRCC’s Forward Regulatory Plan for 2026–2028, which highlights upcoming regulatory changes the department aims to introduce or finalize […]
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Canada Express Entry: IRCC Invites 3,000 Candidates in First-Ever Trades Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Express Entry draw under the newly introduced Trades category on April 2, 2026, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to eligible candidates. To qualify for this round, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 477. Additionally, applicants needed to have […]
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Canada Express Entry: IRCC Invites 2,250 CEC Candidates in March 31 Draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the final Express Entry draw of March 2026, issuing 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To be eligible for this round, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509. In addition, applicants needed to […]
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