IRCC Archives - CIC News Update

July 23, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Express Entry Draw: 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates Receive ITAs as CRS Falls to 399

Canada has continued its targeted approach to economic immigration with a fresh Express Entry invitation round focused on French-language proficiency. In the latest selection, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada...

July 9, 2026
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP

Alberta Invites 1,037 Skilled Workers in Six Immigration Draws

Alberta has continued its 2026 immigration campaign by selecting more skilled workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). During six invitation rounds conducted between June 17 and June...

July 8, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Conducts New Express Entry CEC Draw, Invites 2,000 Candidates in Early July

Canada opened July with another targeted Express Entry invitation round, continuing its focus on applicants who have already gained skilled work experience within the country. The latest selection round...

July 6, 2026 – Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program Draw

July 7, 2026
CIC News Update
Express Entry, PNP

Express Entry Resumes in July with 534 ITAs for Provincial Nominee Candidates

Canada has kicked off July with a fresh round of invitations under the Express Entry system, allowing another group of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to move one step...

Physicians Receive Invitations Through Express Entry

June 25, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Canada Holds Second Physicians Express Entry Draw of 2026, Invites 271 Medical Professionals

Canada has continued its targeted immigration strategy by inviting more healthcare professionals to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. In the latest round of invitations, Immigration,...

June 25, 2026
CIC News Update
Express Entry, Trending

Canada Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates in Biggest Express Entry Round Since March

Canada has conducted another significant Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) pathway. The latest round highlights the federal...

June 22, 2026
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Invites 124 Skilled Workers in Latest Immigration Draw

Manitoba has taken another step toward addressing labour shortages by inviting 124 immigration candidates to pursue a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The latest invitations were issued on...

Labour Market Needs Drive Provincial Selections

June 20, 2026
CIC News Update
New Brunswick, PNP, Trending

New Brunswick Holds Major Immigration Draw, Invites 669 Candidates

New Brunswick has continued its aggressive immigration strategy by issuing 669 invitations to prospective immigrants during a series of draws conducted on June 3 and June 4, 2026. The...

June 18, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada

Canada Removes Key Work Permit Barrier for Provincial Nominees

Canada has introduced a temporary immigration measure that will help many Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants remain employed while waiting for their permanent residence applications to move through the...

June 15, 2026
CIC News Update
NLPNP

Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 108 Immigration Candidates in Latest Draw

Newfoundland and Labrador has added another group of prospective immigrants to its growing talent pipeline after conducting a fresh round of selections under its economic immigration programs. The latest...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
399	5,000	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 #429
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
115	British Columbia	14
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