IRCC Archives - CIC News Update

August 13, 2026
CIC News Update
Northwest Territories, PNP

Northwest Territories Expands Immigration Opportunities With 300 Nomination Spots in 2026

The Northwest Territories is opening up additional immigration opportunities after receiving a larger nomination quota from the federal government for 2026. The territory has been awarded 103 extra nomination...

August 12, 2026
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP

Alberta Boosts 2026 Immigration Quota to 6,603 as Province Targets Key Workers

Alberta has expanded its immigration capacity for 2026 after receiving 200 additional provincial nomination spaces from the federal government. The latest increase lifts the province’s annual Alberta Advantage Immigration...

August 10, 2026
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

BC PNP Opens 500 More Spots for Workers in Key Labour Shortage Jobs

British Columbia has once again used its provincial immigration program to bring in workers whose skills are closely connected to areas of workforce demand. In its August 6, 2026...

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...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
391	5,000	French-Language #433
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