On February 11, 2026, the Government of New Brunswick issued 196 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Targeted Pathways and Occupations This draw specifically targeted candidates in
On February 11, 2026, the Government of British Columbia conducted the second Skills Immigration invitation draw of the year under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). A total of 460 invitations to apply were issued to skilled candidates identified
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the continuation of a streamlined process for International Experience Canada (IEC) participants, allowing eligible applicants to receive work permit documentation from within Canada. In-Country Examination and Document Issuance Under the extended process,
On February 6, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first Francophone-targeted Express Entry draw of the year for candidates with French-language proficiency. Express Entry Draw #394 Results In round #394, IRCC issued 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs),
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
