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...
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)...