Canada Processing Times Rise Again for Express Entry and PNP Applicants in Latest IRCC Update Canada has released a fresh update on immigration processing timelines, and the latest figures show that several permanent residence pathways are now taking longer to process. On May 12, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
Quebec’s Major PSTQ Draw Invites 2,555 Skilled Workers Across All Four Streams On April 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) carried out another large immigration selection round under the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The latest invitation round targeted candidates across all four PSTQ streams...
Canada Issues 380 ITAs in First Provincial Nominee Express Entry Draw of May 2026 Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw, this time targeting candidates who received provincial nominations for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round on May 11, issuing 380 Invitations to...
British Columbia Holds New PNP Draws for Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in May 2026 The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program conducted two consecutive immigration draws during the first week of May 2026, inviting skilled professionals and business investors to apply for provincial nomination. The latest rounds of invitations were issued...
New Brunswick Conducts Multiple Immigration Draws and Issues 373 ITAs New Brunswick continued its active immigration selection activity at the beginning of May 2026 by issuing hundreds of invitations to foreign workers and international talent through several provincial and regional immigration programs. Between April 30 and May 3, the province...
Quebec Plans to Bring Back PEQ Pathway for Skilled Workers and International Graduates Quebec is preparing to revive one of its most recognised immigration pathways for foreign workers and international graduates after Premier Christine Fréchette confirmed that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will return for two years. The announcement signals...
Alberta Issues New Immigration Invitations Targeting Priority Occupations in April 2026 In a fresh round of provincial immigration activity, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has continued its focused selection strategy by inviting candidates working in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality. The draws, conducted...
Canada Launches Accelerated PR for Temporary Workers Under New In-Canada Initiative In a significant development for immigration policy, the Government of Canada has unveiled fresh operational details about a new initiative designed to speed up permanent residence (PR) processing for certain temporary residents already living and working in the country....
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 190 ITAs in Latest Immigration Round Newfoundland and Labrador has carried out another round of provincial immigration invitations, selecting 190 candidates on May 1, 2026, through its primary economic immigration pathways. The latest round reflects a gradual tightening in selection volumes while maintaining a clear focus...
Canada Revises Temporary Visa Processing Timelines: Faster Time for Key Applications Fresh data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada highlights a noticeable shift in how quickly temporary residence applications are being handled. The newest figures reveal significant reductions in processing times for several application types, particularly work permits and...