How Does IRCC Determine Cut-Off Scores for Express Entry Draws?
One of the most common questions about Canada’s Express Entry system is: How does Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decide the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in each draw?
New Brunswick Overhauls Provincial Immigration Pathways (2026 Update)
New Brunswick has announced major updates to its provincial immigration system in 2026. The province has overhauled key pathways under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) to make immigration more aligned with labour shortages, employer requirements, and economic priorities. These changes are expected to impact skilled workers, international graduates, and applicants planning to immigrate […]
Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations in First OINP Draws of 2026
Ontario has officially started its immigration selections for 2026. On February 2, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted six targeted draws, issuing a total of 1,825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. These draws were issued through Ontario’s Employer Job Offer streams, focusing on: This update is important for candidates with valid […]
Canada Holds Third Express Entry Draw of 2026 — 681 Invitations Issued
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just conducted the third Express Entry draw of the year, continuing its focus on candidates with provincial nominations and strong profiles. đź“Š Key Results from the January 20, 2026 Draw Here’s what you need to know about the latest Express Entry selection round: This draw was the second […]
Canada Adds 5,000 PR Selection Spaces for French-Speaking Immigrants in 2026
Updated: January 2026 — In a major move to strengthen Francophone immigration outside Quebec, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced 5,000 additional permanent residence selection spaces aimed at French-speaking newcomers beginning in 2026. This initiative supports Canada’s broader goal of increasing the francophone share of new PR admissions across the country. 🎯 Why […]
New Brunswick PNP Invites Candidates Under Three Immigration Streams in First Draw of 2026
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) launched its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) of 2026 with a major selection round held between January 13–15, 2026, issuing a total of 379 invitations across three different immigration streams. All invited candidates share a connection or intention to settle in the province. đź“Š 2026 NBPNP […]
Canadian Passport Ranks Among the World’s Top 10 Most Powerful in 2026
Canada’s passport continues to be one of the strongest travel documents in the world in 2026, according to the latest Henley Passport Index rankings. This means Canadian citizens still enjoy exceptionally broad global mobility and visa-free access compared with most other nationalities. 🌍 Canada’s Passport Strength in 2026 The Henley Passport Index 2026 lists the […]
Yukon Announces Its 2026 Nomination Allocation, Priorities & Intake Periods
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has unveiled its 2026 nomination allocation and priorities, giving employers and prospective immigrants greater clarity about how the territory plans to support permanent residence nominations this year. Yukon received 282 nomination spaces from the federal government, and the territory has structured its intake and selection system to focus on key […]
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw of 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just conducted the first Express Entry draw of 2026, signaling how Canada’s skilled-immigration system will kick off the new year. CIC News đź“Ť Key Results from the January 5 Draw This was the first selection round of 2026 and set the tone for how IRCC might prioritize invitations […]
Manitoba’s Last PNP Draw of 2025 Invited Hundreds of Skilled Workers
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its final Expression of Interest (EOI) draw of 2025 on December 31, 2025. In this year-end invite round: âś… 421 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued to skilled immigration candidates. CIC News đź“Ť Breakdown of invitations: 🔎 The targeted draw approach demonstrates Manitoba’s ongoing effort to […]
