On May 27, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #417, the cut-off score was 518 points, four points more than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw, and the highest for the category in 2026. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 30, 2026, at 03:16:01 UTC. As of May 24, 2026, 238,847 profiles were

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has launched a new portal feature that allows candidates to modify their active Worker Expression of Interest submissions. This update enables individuals to adjust their profile details without altering or extending the original one-year validity period of their submission. Additionally, candidates can now proactively decline stream invitations and return directly to the selection pool within the standard fifteen-day window. T

On May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #416 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 334 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 805 points, seven points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw and the highest in 2026. The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 16, 2025, at 18:16:33 UTC. It is important to note that IRCC has not updated the official E

On May 12, 2026, IRCC released updated processing timelines for multiple permanent residence and citizenship application categories. Provincial Nominee Program applications remain among the most affected, with non-Express Entry PNP processing increasing to 14 months, while Express Entry-aligned PNP applications are estimated at around 7 months. Applicants in multiple categories also continue reporting delays linked to security screening, background verification, and growing a

On May 11, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the fifth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 186 invitations. Of these, 168 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 18 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has

On May 11, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #415 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 380 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 798 points, 12 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was January 07, 2026, at 05:23:31 UTC. As of May 10, 2026, 233,770 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This year,

A recent analysis of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) argues that Canada’s use of age-based criteria is an outdated policy that contradicts national values regarding non-discrimination. Under current regulations, applicants receive zero points for age if they are over 45, a practice critics compare to prohibited forms of bias in employment. Research indicates that the assumption of older immigrants being a burden on social services is empirically incorrect, as pension b

On May 1, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the fourth round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 190 invitations. Of these, 157 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 33 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province has

On April 29, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates of the year. In round #414, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 400 points – 19 points fewer than the last draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 07, 2026, at 20:13:59 UTC. As of April 26, 2026, 234,452 profiles were registered in the Express Entr

On April 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #413, the cut-off score was 514 points, one point fewer than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 24, 2025, at 14:18:43 UTC. As of April 26, 2026, 234,452 profiles were registered in the Express Entry po

On April 27, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #412 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 473 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 795 points, nine points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 13, 2026, at 23:10:05 UTC. As of April 26, 2026, 234,452 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This ye

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. The province invited 342 Express Entry candidates under the Priority Sectors Stream (manufacturing, construction, skilled trades), Law Enforcement and Accelerated Tech pathways. Additionally, Alberta invited 134 Rural Renewal Stream candidates and 164 Dedicated Health Care Pathway candidates (Express Entry and non-Express Entry). In total, the province has invited 640

On April 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fourth Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates of the year. In round #411, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 419 points – 26 points more than the last draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 14, 2025, at 07:14:25 UTC. As of April 12, 2026, 233,555 profiles were registered in the Express

On April 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #410, the cut-off score was 515 points, six points more than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was June 10, 2025, at 02:46:26 UTC. As of April 12, 2026, 233,555 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool.

On April 13, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador held the third round of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 210 invitations. Of these, 177 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 33 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Last year, Newfoundland and Labrador invited a total of 3,376 applicants under the NLPNP and AIP. So far, the province

On April 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #409 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 324 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 786 points, 16 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 19, 2025, at 18:53:59 UTC. As of March 29, 2026, 230,186 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. Thi

A new regulatory proposal indicates that Canada is preparing to redesign the selection of high-skilled immigrants, replacing the current Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs with a single, streamlined federal category. The goal is to simplify the system and make it more responsive to labour market needs, shifting away from a universal selection model toward a more targeted approach based on occupations and economic demand. Th

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has added a new $135 fee to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI), effective April 7, 2026. The other AAIP service fees remain unchanged for now. Under the current structure, applications to streams such as Alberta Opportunity, Alberta Express Entry, Rural Renewal, and Tourism and Hospitality are set at $1,500, while several entrepreneur streams carry a $3,500 application fee. Additional charges apply for entrepreneur

On April 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s first occupation-specific Express Entry draw for candidates working in skilled trades occupations and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In round #408, the cut-off score was 477, 33 points fewer than the previous draw for this category-based selection, held on September 18, 2025. The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 14, 2026, at 20:53:54 UTC. This year, Canada issued 58

On March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #407, the cut-off score was 509 points, two points more than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 18, 2026, at 08:27:11 UTC. As of March 29, 2026, 230,186 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool