Latest immigration news & draws
Recent Express Entry rounds, provincial draws and important Canadian immigration announcements—each linked to its official source and reviewed for accuracy.
New monetary penalties are now in force for paid immigration and citizenship representatives who act without authorization or knowingly provide false or misleading information.
IRCC confirms that a worker may apply before receiving a new LMIA only when the current permit expires in two weeks or less and the employer has submitted a complete LMIA application.
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in its October 27, 2026 French-language proficiency round. The CRS cut-off was 407.
Manitoba issued 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply on October 22, 2026, including selections for Manitoba post-secondary education, eligible Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles and strategic recruitment initiatives.
Alberta invited 386 candidates through an Alberta Express Entry Priority Sectors (General) draw held October 20, 2026. The minimum score was 60.
British Columbia invited 10 Base stream registrants and fewer than 5 Regional stream registrants on October 20, 2026. The minimum score was 118 in both streams.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 126 invitations on October 16, 2026: 125 through the NLPNP and 1 through the Atlantic Immigration Program.
IRCC announced new Express Entry points for eligible Canadian work experience and qualifying high-wage job offers, effective November 3, 2026.
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in its October 16, 2026 French-language proficiency round. The CRS cut-off was 435.
Prince Edward Island issued 164 Labour and Express Entry invitations on October 16, 2026. No Business Work Permit Entrepreneur invitations were issued.
IRCC issued 2,500 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates in Express Entry round 449 on October 15, 2026. The CRS cut-off was 519.
British Columbia issued 16 Skills Immigration invitations through its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative on October 15, 2026. The minimum score was 54.
Effective October 14, 2026, New Brunswick removed additional Atlantic Immigration Program occupation restrictions. Important exclusions and overseas recruitment limits remain.
IRCC issued 752 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program candidates in an Express Entry round on October 13, 2026. The CRS cut-off was 772.
British Columbia issued Skills Immigration invitations on October 8, 2026 for eligible candidates in childcare, health, veterinary care and construction occupations.
Prince Edward Island issued 90 invitations through its Labour and Express Entry categories on October 7, 2026. No business invitations were issued.
AAIP invited 22 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s aviation priority sector, with a minimum score of 56.
Alberta invited 123 candidates through the Alberta Opportunity Stream on October 2, 2026, with a reported minimum score of 54.
IRCC issued 3,500 invitations in a trades occupations category-based round held October 1, 2026. The CRS cut-off was 476.
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