Canada Releases First CEC Express Entry Draw Of 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second-largest Canadian Experience Class draw in history. This is the first CEC-based Express Entry draw of the year. However, last year, Canada held 16 draws exclusively for the CEC applicants. The Canadian Experience Class draw issued 43,850 invitations to apply (ITAs) to applicants seeking Canadian PR. If […]
Five Major Updates Introduced Across Canada Immigration System in January 2026
Canada has started the year with a set of immigration system updates that quietly but clearly change how students, workers, employers, and provinces move forward. However, these Canada immigration updates affect everything from permanent residence and study permits to business immigration hiring rules and regional pathways. While none of the changes were announced with major […]
IRCC Announce First Express Entry Draw of 2026
Canada held its first Express Entry draw of 2026. This draw is only for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Last year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted 24 PNP-specific Express Entry draws that invited 10,898 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR). If you have been invited to Latest Express Entry draw, you […]
Manitoba Latest PNP Draw Issued 421 ITAs to Skilled Workers
Manitoba has concluded the year with a major update to its Provincial Nominee Program, bringing renewed optimism for skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. The latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw highlights the province’s continued focus on addressing labour market needs by selecting candidates with in-demand skills and strong settlement potential. Through targeted selection […]
Manitoba PNP Released 63 Letters of Advice For Skilled Candidates in December
Manitoba continues to see strong immigration activity and has issued the 24th Expression of Interest (EOI) for 2025 under the Provincial Nominee Program. On December 18, 2025, Manitoba issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to eligible skilled workers. The invitations were extended through major Skilled Workers program pathways, including applicants currently employed in […]
Alberta PNP Reaches Full 2025 Nomination Allocation After Final Draws
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has officially reached its full 2025 nomination allocation after issuing its final provincial nomination invitations. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) reached its declared cap of 6,741 nominations following the last two draws targeting healthcare professionals, signalling the end of new PNP invitations for the year. However, this milestone follows […]
PEI PNP invites 179 candidates across two draws in December
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has once again invited international candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), offering another pathway to Canadian permanent residence. This latest round represents the 14th PNP draw of 2025, reflecting PEI’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled workers and entrepreneurs. Throughout 2025, PEI has conducted regular PNP draws, consistently issuing invitations under […]
New Brunswick PNP Draw Invites Francophone Applicants For Canada PR
New Brunswick has reiterated its commitment to attracting French-speaking individuals through a targeted PNP draw for FRANCO applicants seeking Canadian PR. In addition to creating new opportunities, the New Brunswick PNP draw emphasizes several key elements of interest to all applicants: the required level of French language proficiency, existing work-related connections to the Province of […]
Ontario PNP Draw Invites 916 Candidates Through Employer Job Offer Categories
Ontario has conducted a new draw under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), creating fresh opportunities for candidates with employer-backed job offers. On December 11, 2025, Ontario issued 916 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Employer Job Offer streams, targeting foreign workers who are already contributing to the province’s labour market. This update highlights the […]
Canada Shuts Down Start-Up Visa Program: New Entrepreneur Immigration Pilot Coming in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making significant changes to its business immigration programs by closing the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program and preparing to launch a new targeted pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs in 2026. On December 19, 2025, IRCC announced that effective December 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm, it will stop accepting new Canada […]