Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. From August 4 to August 12, the province invited 367 candidates under five streams. The AAIP invited 50 healthcare candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors, 95 candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway, and 38 candidates under Priority Sectors (agriculture). Additionally, the province issued invitations to 127 candidates under the Rural Re

On August 7, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. Express Entry draw #434 was the fourth consecutive draw of the week, and 300 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued to skilled workers with work experience in the transport sector. The cut-off score was 470 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 11, 2025, at 14:55:4

On August 5, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #432, inviting 3,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence. This was the second draw of the week, following the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round, and the 13th CEC-specific draw of 2026, bringing the total number of ITAs issued through CEC draws this year to 48,250. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score remained at 516,

On August 4, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #431 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 507 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), and the round’s cut-off score was 768 points, 24 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 15, 2026, at 15:58:19 UTC. As of August 3, there were 229,100 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool. This year,

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On July 16 and 21, 2026, the AAIP conducted two draws under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors, inviting 29 candidates working in the agriculture sector and 53 in the construction sector. These latest draws bring the total number of candidates invited under AAIP in 2026 to 10,451. Meanwhile, the Expression of Interest selection pool currently contains 36

On July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first category-based Express Entry draw targeting skilled military recruits. IRCC issued only four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in round #430. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this round was set at 368 points. The tie-breaking rule applied to profiles submitted before June 2, 2026, at 20:11:26 UTC. As of July 19, 2026, there were 231,533 profiles in the Express Entry poo

Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 6 to July 10, Canada invited 6,442 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of July 10, 36,940 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 2 ITAs for Andorra, 1,186 ITAs for Australia, 9 ITAs for Austria, 71 ITAs for Belgium, 62 ITAs for Chile, 10 ITAs for Cos

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. From June 16 to June 29, the province invited 1,037 candidates under six streams. The AAIP invited 720 Alberta Opportunity Stream and 61 Tourism and Hospitality Stream candidates, as well as 46 Express Entry and 75 non-Express Entry candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Additionally, the province issued invitations to Express Entry candidates, including 100

On June 24, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second Express Entry draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience. IRCC issued 271 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #421, the cut-off score was only 223 points. The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 31, 2026, at 18:13:49 UTC. As of June 21, 2026, 239,645 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 85,067 invita

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. From June 5 to June 15, the province invited 743 candidates under seven streams. The AAIP invited 462 Alberta Opportunity Stream and 54 Rural Renewal Stream candidates, as well as 49 Express Entry and 35 non-Express Entry candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Additionally, the province issued invitations to 50 healthcare professionals, 37 agriculture worker

New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). On June 3 and June 4, 2026, the province conducted six new draws and issued a total of 699 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswi

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC). From May 23 to June 5, Canada invited 3,179 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of June 5, 33,227 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 656 ITAs for Australia, 3 ITAs for Austria, 20 ITAs for Belgium, 18 ITAs for Chile, 10 ITAs for Costa Rica, 8 ITAs for

On June 3, 2026, Alberta released the results of several recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws. Between May 20 and June 2, 2026, the province issued 1,550 invitations across multiple streams and pathways. The largest draw took place on May 27 through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which invited 993 candidates with a minimum score of 51. Alberta also invited 200 candidates through the Accelerated Tech Pathway on May 29 and 83 candidates through the Rural R

On May 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the sixth Express Entry draw for French-language proficiency candidates of the year. In round #418, IRCC issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 409 points – nine points more than the last draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 29, 2026, at 22:20:00 UTC. As of May 24, 2026, 238,847 profiles were registered in the Express Entry p

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

Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC). From April 25 to May 22, Canada invited 6,223 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of May 22, 31,606 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 1 ITA for Andorra, 1,071 ITAs for Australia, 5 ITAs for Austria, 60 ITAs for Belgium, 49 ITAs for Chile, 14 ITAs for Cost

Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On April 15, the province invited 50 healthcare workers under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway. The April 16 draw invited 37 candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry stream, while the April 23 draw invited 10 candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway. Additionally, the province inv

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 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 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