On May 12, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates across multiple permanent residence and citizenship application categories. The update shows significant delays across major immigration pathways, with Express Entry Program and Provincial Nominee Program

Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its largest draw of the year on May 7, 2026, issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in draw #270. The round was divided across two selection components: occupation-specific selection and strategic recruitment

For Canadian immigration consultants, June is not just another month on the calendar. It is the final stretch of the CPD reporting cycle, and for many practitioners, it becomes a race to complete outstanding hours before the June 30 deadline.

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