Canada updates breakdown of Express Entry candidate scores
Chris GribbleThe Express Entry pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between August 16 and August 30, despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351–400 CRS band, according to…
IRCC invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates.…
Even as the US-Canada trade war escalates, many Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship
On August 27, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. federal agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America.’ Within hours, Prime Minister Mark Carney responded,…
Latest Express Entry Draw Invites 562 Candidates with CRS Cutoff of 697
Canada has announced another Express Entry draw. The most recent selection round was held on 31st August 2026. It represents IRCC’s 50th Express Entry draw of the year.Additionally, in the…
Canada extends Ebola-related travel bans
Canada has extended its entry bans on travellers and residents with ties to Ebola-stricken regions. Foreign nationals with past-21-day travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will…
British Columbia invites entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination
On August 25, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw through its Entrepreneur Immigration category, issuing 16 invitations to apply. Invitations were extended to entrepreneurs who wish…
Canada hikes funds needed by study permit applicants
Applicants for Canadian study permits will need more money to get approved, when applying on or after September 1, 2026, with the intention of studying anywhere in Canada outside Quebec.…
Provincial nominees receive invitations to apply for permanent residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 562 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates…