On May 6, 2026, British Columbia held its first sector-targeted invitation rounds under the updated BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), issuing a total of 333 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled workers in healthcare, veterinary care, early childhood education,
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced it will conduct targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draws to invite individuals who received Support Letters under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates, and
The Government of New Brunswick has announced it is expanding the capacity of the Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick (PRANB) program from 10 to 14 spaces per cohort, increasing the number of internationally trained physicians that can be assessed and
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance on the restoration of temporary resident status, providing important clarifications that affect how practitioners advise clients who have fallen out of status in Canada. What Changed: Restoration as a Visitor
On April 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #413, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Draw #413 at a Glance Detail Result Draw Date April 28, 2026
Effective May 1, 2026, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is introducing a 12-month validity period for all Expressions of Interest (EOIs), as part of broader inventory management and program efficiency measures. The change was announced on April 27, 2026,
On April 23, 2026, the Government of British Columbia announced a sweeping restructuring of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), aligning all nominations with the province’s Look West economic strategy. The changes take effect immediately and reshape both who
New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirms a dramatic reduction in temporary resident arrivals in early 2026, with new student and worker permit issuances down 72% compared to the same period in 2024. The figures reflect the
On April 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Round #410, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off
On April 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #409, targeting candidates who have already secured a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). IRCC issued 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), with a minimum CRS
