Chris GribbleNWT Nominee Program announces nomination allocation for 2026, introduces EOI selection model
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted the Northwest Territories a nomination allocation of 197 for 2026—the same number of slots it ended 2025 with post-nomination increase. The Northwest…
Who qualifies for permanent residence under Canada’s new Transport category?
Foreign nationals with work experience in one of four occupations may now be prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the newly created transport category. See your eligibility for all Express…
Nova Scotia revamps provincial immigration pathways
Nova Scotia has consolidated its provincial immigration pathways. As of February 18, 2026, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) now has a total of four provincial immigration streams, down from…
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category, with lowest CRS cut-off score since 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 391 ITAs in a draw for candidates in…
Ontario issues more than 1,400 invitations to foreign workers and international graduates
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw on February 18, 2026, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in skilled trades-related occupations through the province’s Employer Job…
Qualifying provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit
Provincial nominees may be able to obtain a new closed work permit to begin working in Canada before their permanent residence (PR) application is finalized, or extend their existing permit.…
IRCC’s total backlog hits new highs, as Express Entry inventory plummets
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) application backlog as of December 31, 2025, reached the highest level seen all year, following a relatively steady month-by-month increase since May of last…
Canada will prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry
The Canadian federal government will be prioritizing three new occupational categories for permanent residence through the Express Entry system: researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience, transport occupations, and…