Ontario Invites 1,112 Candidates in Multi-Stream Immigration Draws Across Regions In a major round of invitations, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). These invitations were extended to foreign workers, international graduates, and skilled...
Canada Cuts Temporary Visa Processing Times Across Key Categories Canada has reported a noticeable improvement in temporary residence application processing timelines, offering faster decisions for applicants across several major visa categories. The latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirms that wait times have either reduced or remained stable,...
Canada Revamps Super Visa Rules to Make Family Sponsorship Easier In a fresh update aimed at strengthening family reunification, Canada has introduced new flexibility in the financial requirements for the Super Visa program. The revised policy, which will come into effect on March 31, 2026, gives sponsors more practical and...
Alberta Steps Up Immigration with Focus on Skilled Workers Alberta is accelerating its immigration strategy in 2026, issuing a new wave of invitations aimed at strengthening its workforce across key sectors. Recent activity under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program shows a clear emphasis on attracting skilled professionals in healthcare and...
Canada Immigration Backlog Falls Below One Million in 2026 Canada’s immigration system entered 2026 with a positive shift, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reported a meaningful decline in pending applications. For the first time in months, the total backlog has fallen below the one-million mark—an encouraging signal for applicants...
Canada Issues 4,000 ITAs in French Draw as CRS Falls to 393 Canada has conducted another category-focused Express Entry draw, this time inviting candidates with strong French-language abilities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round on March 18, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French-language...
Canada Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Draw Canada has carried out another targeted Express Entry selection, this time focusing on candidates already working in the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the draw on March 17, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class...
Canada Issues New Express Entry ITAs, Focuses on Provincial Nominees in Latest Draw Canada has carried forward its targeted immigration approach in 2026 with another Express Entry selection round, this time centred on candidates nominated by provinces. The latest draw reflects the country’s continued effort to align immigration with regional...
BC Invites 11 Candidates in Latest Business Immigration Draw The province of British Columbia has continued its efforts to attract international business talent through a new round of invitations under its provincial immigration program. In the latest selection, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited entrepreneur candidates interested...
Manitoba Invites 46 Skilled Worker Candidates in Latest PNP Draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted another immigration selection round, issuing invitations to skilled workers who may qualify for provincial nomination. The latest draw took place on March 12, 2026, targeting candidates under the province’s Skilled Worker Stream....