Alberta Issues 1,550 Invitations in Latest AAIP Draws Alberta has continued its active immigration strategy by conducting a series of invitation rounds to attract skilled workers to sectors experiencing labour shortages. Over two weeks, from late May to early June, the province selected more than 1,500 immigration candidates through multiple...
Quebec Introduces New Work Permit Pathway for Spouses of Skilled Worker Applicants Quebec has unveiled a significant immigration measure aimed at supporting families of skilled worker candidates who are pursuing permanent selection in the province. Effective June 5, 2026, spouses and common-law partners of eligible permanent selection applicants may now...
British Columbia Issues 357 Invitations in Latest June PNP Draw British Columbia has launched another round of provincial immigration invitations, focusing on sectors facing workforce shortages and attracting entrepreneurs capable of contributing to regional economic growth. The latest selection round, conducted on June 2 through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee...
Canada’s Express Entry Transformation: How Skilled Workers Can Prepare Before Major Changes Arrive Canada is moving toward one of the most significant updates to its immigration selection system in years. While the proposed changes to Express Entry are still being reviewed and discussed by policymakers, early details provide valuable clues...
Canada Invites 4,500 Candidates in Latest French-Language Express Entry Draw Canada has conducted another major Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking immigration candidates seeking permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the latest round on May 28, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French-language proficiency category. The...
Canada Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw of 2026 Canada has conducted a fresh Express Entry draw targeting candidates with Canadian work experience, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to prioritise in-country applicants for permanent residence. In the latest round held on May 27, 2026,...
Canada Conducts New PNP Express Entry Draw, Invites 334 Candidates in May 2026 Canada has held another Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, continuing its focused immigration strategy in 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest selection round on May 25, issuing 334 Invitations...
PEI Invites 114 Skilled Workers and International Graduates in New Immigration Draw Canada’s smallest province is continuing its active immigration selection strategy in 2026. On May 21, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program issued 114 invitations to foreign workers and international graduates through its latest provincial immigration draw. The...
Manitoba Holds 10th Immigration Draw of 2026, Prioritizes Recruitment Initiatives The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted another immigration draw on May 21, continuing its focus on skilled foreign workers connected to Manitoba through targeted recruitment efforts. The latest round invited candidates from both pathways under the Skilled Worker Stream...
Canada’s Express Entry Backlog Reaches Historic Low as IRCC Processing Improves in 2026 Canada’s immigration processing system is showing signs of major improvement in 2026, with the latest figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealing a sharp decline in pending applications across several immigration categories. According to IRCC’s...