French-Language Express Entry Draw Sees CRS Score Drop Below 400

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The latest draw highlights Canada’s continued commitment to welcoming bilingual skilled workers and strengthening Francophone communities across the country. To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates needed: Lowest French-Language CRS Since March […]

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Canada Invites 2,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates Through Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 2,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence. The latest draw, held on July 21, 2026, targeted applicants with Canadian work experience, continuing IRCC’s focus on candidates who have already established themselves in Canada. To receive an Invitation to […]

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Canada Holds Second Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, specifically targeting Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. The latest round issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence, providing another opportunity for experienced professionals already contributing to Canada’s workforce. This marks the second category-based Express Entry draw for senior managers […]

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Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates Through Express Entry for Permanent Residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to French-speaking candidates in the latest Express Entry draw, creating new opportunities for bilingual skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. The draw was conducted on July 9, 2026, and targeted candidates with French-language proficiency under the Express Entry category-based selection system. […]

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First Express Entry Draw of July Records Lowest PNP CRS Score of 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has kicked off July with another Express Entry invitation round, bringing encouraging news for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the latest Express Entry draw held on July 6, 2026, IRCC issued 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates who had received a provincial nomination. To qualify, applicants needed […]

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IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Processing Times: Faster Work Permit and Visitor Visa Decisions for Many Applicants

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on temporary residence application processing times, bringing positive news for many applicants planning to study, work, visit, or reunite with family in Canada. The latest figures show noticeable improvements in work permit processing for applicants already in Canada, while visitor visa and super visa […]

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Canada Plans Fast-Track Work Permit Stream for AI Professionals

Canada has announced plans to introduce a new expedited work permit pathway for artificial intelligence professionals, as part of a broader national strategy to strengthen the country’s AI sector and support economic growth. The proposed AI worker stream was announced by the federal government on June 4, 2026. If implemented, the stream could allow eligible […]

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Canada Conducts First Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw After Four-Week Gap

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially resumed Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draws after nearly a month-long pause, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest round held on May 27, 2026. The latest selection round targeted candidates with Canadian work experience already inside the Express Entry pool. To receive an […]

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Canada’s Citizenship Certificate Processing Time Reaches One Year as Applications Surge from Americans

Canada is witnessing a sharp increase in applications for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates following major changes to the country’s citizenship law, resulting in significantly longer processing times. According to the latest update, applicants seeking proof of Canadian citizenship can now expect a processing wait of approximately 12 months. Just months earlier, in July 2025, […]

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Canada Permanently Shuts Down Four Falls Border Crossing in New Brunswick

Canada has officially announced the permanent closure of the Four Falls Port of Entry (POE) in New Brunswick, ending years of temporary suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed on May 11, 2026, that the border crossing will no longer reopen for public use. The crossing had remained […]

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