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...
Canada Issues 4,000 ITAs in Third Express Entry Draw of the Week for French Speakers Canada has carried out another Express Entry draw, this time targeting candidates with strong French-language abilities for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest round on April 29, issuing 4,000 Invitations...
Canada Invites 2,000 Candidates in Latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw, this time targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round on April 28, 2026, issuing 2,000 Invitations to...
Manitoba Conducts Its Biggest Immigration Draw of 2026 So Far In a significant move to strengthen its workforce and meet growing labour demands, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program carried out its largest immigration selection round of the year on April 23, 2026. This latest invitation round reflects the province’s continued...
Canada Invites 473 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw, this time targeting candidates who have already secured a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round on April 27, issuing 473 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)...
Northwest Territories Launches New Immigration Draw System, Invites First Candidates in 2026 In a major shift to its immigration strategy, the Northwest Territories has officially conducted its first-ever immigration draw under a newly introduced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The move marks a significant transformation in how candidates are selected...
Ontario Issues 918 ITAs to Master’s and PhD Graduates in Latest Draw Ontario has continued its 2026 immigration activity with another round of invitations aimed at international graduates, reinforcing its focus on retaining highly educated talent already in Canada. The latest selection round under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)...