Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of August 2026 for Provincial Nominee Program Candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the first Express Entry draw of August 2026, inviting 487 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
British Columbia Invites Entrepreneurs in Latest Provincial Immigration Draw
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has conducted another Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) draw, issuing 10 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to experienced business owners and entrepreneurs looking to establish or acquire a business in the province.
Manitoba Invites Workers in Transportation, Utilities, and Manufacturing in Latest Provincial Immigration Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has conducted another major provincial immigration draw, issuing 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible skilled workers. The latest selection round, held on July 30, 2026, targeted candidates working in transportation, utilities, and manufacturing, along with individuals selected through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.
Canada Restricts LMIA-Exempt C20 Work Permits to Current Employees: What Employers and Foreign Workers Need to Know
Canada has introduced an important policy change affecting LMIA-exempt work permits issued under the Reciprocal Employment (C20) category of the International Mobility Program (IMP). Effective July 29, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now requires that foreign nationals must already be employed by the overseas company before they can qualify for a C20 reciprocal employment work permit.
Canada Tightens Financial Checks for Study Permit Applications: What International Students Need to Know
Canada has updated its study permit processing guidelines, introducing stricter financial assessment rules for international students applying for a study permit or renewing an existing one. The new guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides visa officers with clearer instructions on how to verify that applicants have sufficient, available, and legitimate financial resources to support themselves while studying in Canada.
New Brunswick Issues 750 Invitations for Provincial Immigration in Latest Draws
The province of New Brunswick has conducted a new series of provincial immigration draws, issuing 750 invitations to eligible candidates between July 16 and July 22, 2026. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), targeting skilled workers across several high-demand occupations, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, education, transportation, and information technology.
Canada Holds First-Ever Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits
Canada has made history by conducting its first-ever Express Entry draw for Skilled Military Recruits, introducing a new pathway to permanent residence for highly skilled foreign nationals recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). In the draw held on July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates.
Canada Boosts Transparency on Permanent Resident Admissions: IRCC Explains the Real PR Numbers (July 2026)
The Government of Canada has introduced a new level of transparency in its immigration reporting by launching an official webpage that explains how permanent resident (PR) admission numbers are calculated. The update clarifies that the annual immigration targets published in Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan do not include certain one-time permanent residence initiatives, giving Canadians and prospective immigrants a clearer picture of the country’s actual immigration plans.
Canada Updates Express Entry CRS Score Distribution: Pool Shrinks by Over 3,500 Profiles
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an updated breakdown of Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, revealing that the number of active profiles in the Express Entry pool has declined by more than 3,500 candidates over the past two weeks.
Alberta Invites Over 1,100 Candidates to Apply for Provincial Nomination
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released the results of its latest series of provincial immigration draws, issuing 1,167 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across six selection rounds held between July 3 and July 15, 2026. The invitations targeted candidates through multiple immigration pathways, including healthcare, aviation, technology, law enforcement, agriculture, and Alberta’s Opportunity Stream. […]
