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Six Alberta Immigration Draws Issue Hundreds of Invitations

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, issuing a total of 441 invitations across multiple streams. The invitations were distributed through Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream and several targeted Alberta Express Entry pathways, including priority sector selections. Breakdown of AAIP Draws (February 6–19, 2026) The […]

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Walter TavaresRCIC ID – R420279Connect with Walter Tavares Canadian immigration laws frequently change and policies introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) require careful understanding and compliance. For applicants navigating permanent residence, temporary visas, business immigration or family sponsorship pathways, working with a licensed immigration professional can significantly reduce the risk of refusals and […]

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First Express Entry Draw Under Canada’s New Category Hits Lowest CRS Since 2021

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the newly introduced Physicians with Canadian work experience category. CRS Cut-Off Drops to Historic Low Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 169 to receive an invitation. Profiles had to […]

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Canada to Prioritize 3 New Occupational Categories for PR Under Express Entry

The federal government has announced significant updates to Canada’s Express Entry system, introducing new priority occupational categories for permanent residence under category-based selection. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made the announcement on February 18, 2026, during a speech at the Canadian Club in Toronto. The changes introduce new targeted categories for senior managers with Canadian […]

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Express Entry Holds Unexpected Draw, Invites Provincial Nominees

Canada has continued its active immigration selection process through the Express Entry system. In the latest round of invitations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw reflects Canada’s continued focus on selecting candidates who have strong provincial support and demonstrated […]

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Skilled Workers in Canada and Abroad Invited in Manitoba’s First Draw of the Month

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted its first draw of the month, issuing invitations to skilled workers both in Canada and overseas. The invitations were released under targeted Strategic Recruitment Initiatives aimed at addressing labour shortages across the province. In this round, candidates were selected through two primary immigration streams: A total of […]

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Canada PR 2026: Important Immigration Changes You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Every year, the CIN team interacts with students, skilled professionals and families who share a common regret after missing an opportunity: “I wish someone had explained this to me earlier.” With Canada officially announcing major Permanent Residence (PR) updates for 2026, the country’s immigration system is entering a decisive new phase. These changes are not […]

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Alberta Starts 2026 Strong, Issues 1,100+ Invitations in Four Immigration Draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released details of its latest provincial nominee selections held between January 26 and February 2, 2026. During this period, Alberta conducted four immigration draws, issuing a total of 1,169 invitations to eligible candidates across multiple immigration streams. The invitations were issued through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, the Alberta […]

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Canada Conducts Largest-Ever Category-Based Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with French language proficiency. To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile before 11:11 a.m. […]

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British Columbia Invites 400+ Candidates Through Skills Immigration Draw

On February 4, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted its first Skills Immigration draw of 2026, inviting a total of 429 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations were issued under the province’s high economic impact selection approach, which targets candidates expected to contribute significantly to British Columbia’s economy. Selection was […]

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