On April 14, 2026, British Columbia held a new draw for business candidates in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The province invited 14 candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this round was 115 points, two points fewer than in the previous draw, held on March 10, 2026. This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses or take over and grow existing businesses in B.C. This yea

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

On April 9, 2026, Manitoba  held  the invitation round #268 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 32 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 8 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 295 candidates, and 49 of them received invi

On March 30, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  held  the Express Entry draw #406 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 802 points, 60 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 12, 2026, at 03:54:03 UTC. As of March 29, 2026, 230,186 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This

Alberta  released  the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On March 5, the province invited 832 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Additionally, on March 6, Alberta invited 139 Express Entry candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. The March 12 draw invited 47 candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry stream, while the March 13 draw invited 349 candidates under the Rural Renewal

On March 20, 2026, Prince Edward Island  conducted  2026’s third invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 101 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Î

On March 18, 2026, the Government of Ontario invited candidates through five Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) streams. The province conducted the first Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate stream draws, inviting 582 and 525 candidates, respectively.  Additionally, the province conducted draws under the OINP's Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS). Ontario issued 108 invitations

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is introducing new fees effective April 1, 2026. Applications from skilled workers with job offers, which were previously free, will now require a $500 fee as the province shifts toward employer-driven streams and aims to recover administrative costs. In addition, a $250 fee will be charged for second-review requests to discourage non-genuine appeals, with refunds issued if the original decision is overturned. The new measure

On March 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  held  the Express Entry draw #403 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 362 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 742 points, 32 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 05, 2025, at 20:35:25 UTC. As of March 15, 2026, 231,362 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This

On March 10, 2026, British Columbia  held  two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The BCPNP issued 7 invitations to candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream, which is designed for experienced businessmen seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. The lowest score of this round was 117 points. In addition, the province invited up to five candidates in the Entrepreneur Immigration - Reg

On March 4, 2026, Alberta  released  the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 26, the province invited 30 Rural Renewal Stream candidates with a minimum score of 55. The AAIP has issued 822 nominations so far in 2026, with 5,581 spaces remaining from its total allocation of 6,403. Last year, the program met its full allocation by issuing 6,603 nominations, with over 85% going to temporary foreign workers already in

On March 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth Express Entry draw #399 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Government of Canada issued 264 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the round’s cut-off score was 710 points, 79 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw, and it was the lowest of the year. The tie-breaking rule for this round was August 07, 2025, at 18:02:56 UTC. As of March 15, 2026, 232,534 profiles were regi

On February 26, 2026, Alberta  released  the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 20, 2026, the province invited 831 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors. The minimum score for this draw was 56 points. Additionally, on February 24, 2026, Alberta invited 68 candidates under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream. Invited candidates had a minimum score of 73 points. So far, Alberta has invite

On February 26, 2026, Manitoba  held  the invitation round #265 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 72 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 11 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 203 candidates, and 33 of them received

A joint study by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reveals that provincial nominees screened through the Express Entry system achieve better economic outcomes than those admitted through base streams. Enhanced provincial nominees earned 7% to 16% more one year after arrival and 12% more three years later, even after accounting for demographic differences. The research, which analyzed data from 2016 to 2024, shows that 78% of enhanced nominees

On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island  conducted  2026’s second invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 109 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de

On February 18, 2026, Alberta  released  the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On February 6, the province invited up to ten candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway, while the February 10 draw invited 212 Rural Renewal Stream candidates. Additionally, on February 11, Alberta invited 147 Express Entry candidates under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. Furthermore, the province conducted three A

On February 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  held  the Express Entry draw #395. The Government of Canada issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 789 points, 40 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw, which was the highest of the year. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 05, 2025, at 0:59:13 UTC. As of February 15, 2026, 235,695 p

On February 12, 2026, Manitoba  held  the invitation round #264 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 29 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, six invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 131 candidates, and 22 of them receive

On February 11, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held the second Skills Immigration invitation draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 460 skilled candidates with the potential to create high economic impact in the province. The selection criteria targeted two distinct groups: 195 candidates in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions earning a minimum wage of $62 per hour while working full-time with their suppor