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Express Entry
Express Entry Draw #433: 5,000 ITAs to French-Speaking Candidates with CRS Score of Only 391
IRCC conducted Express Entry Draw #433 on August 6, 2026, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to French-speaking candidates. The minimum Comp...
General Discussion
PGWP
Canada Invited 3,000 CEC Applicants -- Why Is the Score Still 516?
On August 5, IRCC issued 3,000 invitations under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with the minimum cut-off score remaining at 516 CRS points. Just one day prior, the Provincial...
Study in Canada
Study Permit
Study Permit Financial Checks Tightened: What Changes in July 2026 Mean for You
Canada has tightened financial checks for study permits, and the changes go beyond just asking for more bank statements. If you are preparing a study permit application right now, ...
General Discussion
Study Permit
Canada PR intake drops 20% in Q1 2026 — India accounts for nearly half the decline
Canada's permanent resident intake dropped 20% in Q1 2026, and the numbers tell a story of a country making a deliberate shift in immigration policy. According to IRCC data analyze...
General Discussion
Express Entry
BC PNP draws 60 cleaners and security guards while international graduates wait: what does this mean?
The latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw delivered a jarring contrast that has sparked heated discussion across the immigration community. The International Grad...
Immigration & PR
Study Permit
OINP OWPS Scoring System Explained: Up to 130 Points for New PR Pathways
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) officially published the scoring system for its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) on July 20, 2026. This system determines w...
Immigration & PR
Express Entry
Manitoba PNP Draws 2,146 Invitations in Largest Round Since September 2025
On July 16, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. This marks the largest MPNP draw since Septembe...
Immigration & PR
Express Entry
Canada Issues 511 ITAs in July 20 PNP Express Entry Draw
IRCC issued 511 invitations to apply in today's Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program candidates. The cutoff score was 744 CRS points — higher than the July 6 PN...
Immigration & PR
Express Entry
Canada Issues 511 ITAs in Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program Draw CRs Cut-off Hits 744
IRCC has just concluded another Express Entry draw targeting candidates with a Provincial Nominee Program credential. This time, 511 invitations were issued, with the CRS cut-off s...
Study in Canada
PGWP
Calgary International Graduates Denied Work Permits: What Changed and Who Is Affected
A growing number of international graduates in Calgary are reporting work permit refusals after what they describe as retroactive changes to eligibility criteria. According to Live...
Study in Canada
Renting & Settlement
Canada PR Fast-Track for Foreign Doctors: What We Know So Far
IRCC has announced a fast-track permanent residence pathway for foreign-trained medical professionals. Reports indicate that Pakistani doctors may be among the primary beneficiarie...
Study in Canada
Express Entry
Canada Raises TFWP Low-Wage Threshold to 120% Median: July 17, 2026 Effective Date - What Employers and Workers Need to Know
Breaking: The Canadian federal government has officially raised the wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), effective today, July 17...
Immigration & PR
Renting & Settlement
Saskatchewan SINP: 175 positions filled in hours, 55% of annual allocation used
Saskatchewan SINP intake windows filled within hours on July 6-7, 2026, demonstrating the extreme competitiveness of the province's immigration program. Here's a detailed breakdown...
Immigration & PR
Study Permit
IRCC Processing Times Update (Jul 15): Nigeria WP drops 5 weeks, Study Permits flat for 3rd week
IRCC just updated work permit, study permit, visitor visa and super visa processing times on July 15, 2026. Here are the key changes from the previous update (July 7): Work Permits...
General Discussion
Renting & Settlement
New Brunswick Skilled Trades Demand at All-Time High — Immigration Focus as Population Declines
CBC News reports that demand for skilled tradespeople in New Brunswick has reached an all-time high, driven by a combination of population decline and a five-year labour shortage i...
General Discussion
Express Entry
NL PNP July 10, 2026 Draw: 57 Invitations at 69 Points — Smallest of 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador held its eighth provincial immigration draw of 2026 on July 10, issuing a total of 57 invitations — the smallest round this year. Draw Breakdown: - NLPNP...
General Discussion
Renting & Settlement
Canada Citizenship 2026: What Changed, Who Is Affected, and What Applicants Should Do Next
Canada's citizenship rules have undergone notable changes in 2026. Several updates affect how permanent residents apply for citizenship and what documentation is required. Key chan...
General Discussion
Study Permit
Canada International Admissions 2026: What Changed, Who Is Affected, and What Applicants Should Do Next
Canada's international student admissions landscape has shifted considerably in 2026. The government has implemented a comprehensive set of changes that affect how international st...
General Discussion
Study Permit
Canada Study Permit 2026: What Changed, Who Is Affected, and What Applicants Should Do Next
Canada's study permit policies have undergone significant changes for 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced several key updates that directly affe...
General Discussion
Study Permit
Canada Express Entry 2026: What Changed, Who Is Affected, and What Applicants Should Do Next
Canada's Express Entry system has seen significant changes in 2026. The first half of the year saw nearly 97,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued, which is one of the most aggres...