Canada’s Express Entry pool is showing signs of reduced competition at the highest score levels for the second consecutive month. Between January 4 and February 2, more than 6,200 profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores above 501 exited the

Starting February 3, 2026, Immigration New Brunswick implemented significant changes across multiple immigration pathways, including the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream, and Express Entry–aligned streams. Suspension of Employer Designation Applications Immigration New Brunswick has suspended

On February 2, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted the first invitation draws of the year under the Employer Job Offer streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Employer Job Offer Streams Included in the Draws The draws were

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has conducted the first International Experience Canada (IEC) draws of 2026, issuing invitations to thousands of young foreign nationals seeking open work permits in Canada. First IEC Draws of 2026

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission) has concluded a strong first year of its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), reaching its full annual allocation and supporting hundreds of skilled workers and their families.

Employment and Social Development Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada) approved a significant number of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in 2025, reflecting continued demand for temporary foreign workers across multiple regions and industries in Canada. LMIA Approvals in Q3

On January 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw marked one of the larger CEC-specific rounds so far in

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw under the Express Entry system on January 20, 2026. This draw, identified as Express Entry draw #391, resulted in 681 Invitations to

Significant changes to Canada’s spousal open work permit (OWP) framework came into effect on January 21, 2025, narrowing eligibility and introducing new conditions that practitioners must now assess carefully. These updates affect who qualifies, which occupations are eligible, and how

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated program delivery instructions for the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The instructions are posted on IRCC’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders and provide policy, procedures, and guidance for officers. The