Express Entry Invites Physicians with CRS Scores as Low as 198
Canada has invited 229 physicians to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on September 3, 2026. The draw targeted the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category and required a minimum CRS score of just 198, making it the second-lowest cut-off ever recorded for this category. Candidates with a score of […]
Up to 39% of B.C.’s 2026 nominations could go to health-care and child-care workers
British Columbia has revealed how much of its 2026 provincial immigration allocation it plans to dedicate to two of its highest-priority sectors. Out of 6,254 BCPNP nomination spaces, the province expects to nominate between 1,620 and 2,015 health-care workers, along with 360 to 440 early childhood educators. Together, these two groups could receive roughly 31.7% […]
Could Express Entry Draws Temporarily Pause This Fall?
Major changes to Express Entry are approaching, and they could affect the rhythm of invitation rounds later this year. IRCC is considering significant changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System, including revisions to bonus points for Canadian education, French-language ability, siblings in Canada and accompanying spouses. New points for Canadian experience or job offers in certain […]
Canada Is Behind on Its 2026 PR Target, But One Immigration Stream Is Ahead
Canada’s permanent resident admissions are running slower than planned in 2026, but the slowdown is not happening equally across all immigration programs. By the end of June, Canada had welcomed 155,800 new permanent residents, reaching only about 41% of its main annual target of 380,000. To hit that target, another 224,200 people would need to […]
French-Language Draw Pushes CRS Cutoff to 382
Canada has invited another 5,000 French-speaking Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence, bringing the CRS cutoff for this category down to 382. The August 19 draw marked a nine-point drop from the previous French-language round on August 6, when the cutoff was 391. It is also the lowest CRS score recorded for a […]
Express Entry Pool Shrinks, but Competition at the Top Grows
Canada’s latest Express Entry data shows that the candidate pool became smaller in the first half of August, but that does not necessarily mean competition is easing. Between August 3 and August 16, the total number of profiles dropped by 2,241, falling to 226,859. Much of that decline came from candidates with CRS scores between […]
What Express Entry Draws Reveal About the Growing Importance of French in Canada
Canada’s recent Express Entry activity is sending a clear message: French-language ability has become increasingly important in the country’s immigration strategy. While categories tied directly to labour-market needs, such as STEM, healthcare, trades, construction and education, have seen relatively limited or less frequent draws, French-language proficiency rounds have continued to appear regularly and often invite […]
IRCC considers new Express Entry priorities for 2027, with AI and tech talent in focus
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened consultations on the priorities that could shape Express Entry category-based selection in 2027, with a stronger focus on highly skilled international talent, emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. The consultation is open until September 1, 2026. IRCC currently has 10 Express Entry categories for 2026, covering French-language proficiency, […]
BC PNP targets more than 500 candidates in priority occupations
British Columbia issued more than 500 invitations through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on August 6, targeting candidates working in several high-demand occupations. The latest Skills Immigration draw focused on five occupational groups under the province’s Care and Build priorities: childcare, healthcare, education, veterinary care, and construction trades. Construction trades received the highest […]
300 Candidates Invited in Revamped Express Entry Transport Draw
Canada has held its first Express Entry draw under the renewed Transport category, issuing 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 470 to qualify. The tie-breaking rule applied to profiles submitted before 2:55 p.m. UTC on October 11, 2025. First Transport Draw Since Category RevampIRCC removed the […]