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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a groundbreaking Express Entry round on February 19, 2026. This event marked the first time the department issued invitations specifically for physicians with Canadian work experience. Record-Low CRS Score for Medical Professionals The draw issued 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified doctors.…

Canada is shifting its immigration strategy to prioritize three new professional groups for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab shared these updates during a February 18, 2026, address in Toronto. Stricter Experience Requirements for Candidates The federal government increased the minimum work experience for…

IRCC Issues 6,279 ITAs in Back-to-Back Express Entry Draws (February 2026) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its active invitation trend for February 2026, conducting two consecutive draws targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. These draws highlight Canada’s strategic focus on “in-Canada” talent…

Canada’s federal immigration authorities have continued issuing permanent residence invitations through the Express Entry system, beginning February with two distinct selection rounds. These draws targeted different applicant groups and highlighted the government’s ongoing use of category-based invitations alongside provincial nominations. The early February activity reflects how Express Entry is being…

On February 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first Express Entry draw of February, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw was exclusively targeted at Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on meeting regional labour market needs.  Key Highlights…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada carried out another Express Entry draw on December 17, issuing 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the French-language proficiency category. The round stood out for two reasons. First, the number of invitations was large for a single category-based selection. Second, the Comprehensive Ranking…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted an Express Entry draw on December 16, selecting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and issuing 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score required in this round was 515. When multiple profiles shared that score, priority was determined…

A big CEC-only Express Entry round just took place, and many people working in Canada will want to look at their scores again. On December 10, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 6,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System…