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Last updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:17 PM (Vancouver time) · 12 sources collected automatically
Latest Express Entry rounds of invitations
Taken from the official rounds of invitations published by IRCC.
| Round | Date | Category | Invitations | Lowest CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #453 | 2026-10-28 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 | 150 | 477 |
| #452 | 2026-10-27 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 407 |
| #451 | 2026-10-26 | Provincial Nominee Program | 792 | 761 |
| #450 | 2026-10-16 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 435 |
| #449 | 2026-10-15 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,500 | 519 |
| #448 | 2026-10-13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 752 | 772 |
Federal — official
- 2026-10-28IRCC program delivery updatesLabour Market Impact Assessment Review – Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- 2026-10-20IRCC program delivery updatesSignificant benefit to Canada [R205(a) – C10] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program
- 2026-10-19IRCC program delivery updatesIn-Canada family members – [R207(e) – A70] – International Mobility Program
- 2026-10-19IRCC program delivery updatesContractual service suppliers and independent professionals – CKFTA [R204(a) – F32] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
- 2026-10-16IRCC newsroomCanada refocusing Express Entry on top talent that drives economic growthOctober 16, 2026—Kitchener, Ontario—Building a stronger Canada means restoring confidence in a well-managed immigration system that meets our economic needs. This includes attracting and retaining skilled talent to comp…
- 2026-10-16IRCC newsroomChanges to Express Entry for high-wage occupationsOn November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in highwage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements …
- 2026-10-15IRCC newsroomMinister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in KitchenerMinister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener
- 2026-10-09IRCC newsroomMinister Metlege Diab highlights new Productivity Mega Deduction to help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in CanadaCanada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements and the strongest fiscal position in th…
- 2026-10-08IRCC newsroomMinister Metlege Diab to highlight new Productivity Mega Deduction that will help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in CanadaThe Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight recent government changes to Canada’s business tax system, boosting Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 count…
- 2026-10-08IRCC program delivery updatesTemporary workers: Eligibility and admissibility
- 2026-10-06IRCC program delivery updatesUpdates to Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) consideration pages – Part 6
- 2026-09-29IRCC newsroomProjects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communitiesThe Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration (CIFI) aims to integrate Francophone perspectives into immigration programs in Canada. It promotes immigration to French-speaking employers, facilitates access to pro…
- 2026-09-29IRCC newsroomCanada is supporting new projects to promote Francophone immigration and strengthen Francophone minority communitiesCollaboration is essential to addressing Canada’s workforce needs and responding to the realities facing Francophone communities. Given the challenges posed by labour shortages and the ongoing need to attract and retain…
- 2026-09-29IRCC program delivery updatesUpdates to Permanent Residence fee pages
- 2026-09-29IRCC program delivery updatesExemption for nationals of Israel and Palestine to the bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
- 2026-09-25IRCC newsroomMinister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’sThe Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in St. John’s to unveil innovative projects to strengthen Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Lab…
Provinces and territories — official
- 2026-10-22Manitoba MPNP newsTemporary Technical IssuesThe Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) login page is temporarily unavailable. The technical team is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. The post Temporary Technical Issues appeared first on Manitoba…
- 2026-10-22Manitoba MPNP newsExpression of Interest Draw #282Skilled Worker in Manitoba Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba Top Scoring profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered. Please see not…
- 2026-10-19Saskatchewan SINPSaskatchewan SINP
- 2026-10-16Ontario OINP updatesRegional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative
- 2026-10-08Manitoba MPNP newsExpression of Interest Draw #281Skilled Worker in Manitoba Occupation-specific selections Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in the broad occupational category listed below were considered. Occupations under the following broad occupati…
- 2026-10-07Ontario OINP updatesUpdate to the Canadian work experience earnings history scoring factor for Ontario Workforce Priority Stream expressions of interest
- 2026-09-28Manitoba MPNP newsTemporary Technical IssuesThe Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) database is currently experiencing technical issues affecting some of its processes. The technical team is aware and is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. The…
- 2026-09-24Manitoba MPNP newsExpression of Interest Draw #280Skilled Worker in Manitoba Occupation-specific selections Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in the unit group listed below were considered. The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 u…
- 2026-09-10Manitoba MPNP newsExpression of Interest Draw #279Skilled Worker in Manitoba Occupation-specific selections All profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in Broad Occupational Category 3 – Health occupations, were considered. Francophone selection Profiles decl…
- 2026-08-26BC PNP newsBC PNP Statistical Report and Year in Review 2025 releasedThe BC PNP has released its Statistical Report and Year in Review for 2025. The Report presents statistical information about the program, including the number of nominations issued, occupations, salaries, countries of …
- 2026-08-18BC PNP newsBC PNP receives additional allocation for 2026The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has received an additional 1,000 nominations from the federal government, resulting in an allocation of 6,254 for 2026. These nominations will be applied to the updated program…
- 2026-08-13BC PNP newsBC PNP extends registration intake for Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative to October 2026The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is extending the registration period for the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative. Registrations for this initiative will now be accepted until 11:59 pm on October …
- 2026-08-12Alberta AAIP updatesClarifying eligibility information for entrepreneur streams
- 2026-08-10Alberta AAIP updatesAdditional allocations
- 2026-08-04Ontario OINP updatesportal now open to Ontario Workforce Priority Stream expressions of interest
- 2026-07-20Ontario OINP updatesWeb pages updated for new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream
Industry media and forums
- 2026-10-28CIC NewsGenerations of Americans in Greater Boston may already have Canadian citizenshipIf a single person in your direct family line* was Canadian, you may already qualify for dual citizenship today. That makes you eligible to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship; and once you have it, for a Canadian p…
- 2026-10-28CIC NewsCanada scraps time limit for work permit applicants awaiting LMIA decisionsWork permit applicants will no longer be refused when the government takes longer than expected to process their employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). On October 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizens…
- 2026-10-28CIC NewsCanada selects 150 workers for permanent residence under revamped Transport categoryImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 150 ITAs in a draw for candidate…
- 2026-10-28Immigration.caQ&A: A Genealogist Traces His Own Path to Canadian Citizenship by DescentA professional genealogist on tracing his Quebec roots for Canadian citizenship by descent, the hardest records to find, and advice for Americans. The post Q&A: A Genealogist Traces His Own Path to Canadian Citizenship …
- 2026-10-28Immigration.caBill C-3 Could Bring 280,000 Lost Canadians and Their Spouses From the US, Estimate SuggestsA preliminary immigration.ca estimate suggests about 280,000 US-based Lost Canadians and their spouses could move to Canada under Bill C-3. The post Bill C-3 Could Bring 280,000 Lost Canadians and Their Spouses From the…
- 2026-10-28Immigration.caCanada Signs UAE Trade Deal With New Provisions For Skilled WorkersCanada and the UAE sign a trade agreement opening potential work permit routes for skilled professionals, business visitors and intra-company transferees in 2027. The post Canada Signs UAE Trade Deal With New Provisions…
- 2026-10-28Immigration.caCanada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates in October 27 Express Entry DrawCanada issued 5,000 invitations in a French-language Express Entry draw on October 27, 2026, at a CRS cut-off of 407 — its second French-language round in 11 days. The post Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidate…
- 2026-10-27CIC NewsCanada extends work permit measures for Haitians and SudaneseCanada’s immigration department has extended measures providing work permits for Haitian and Sudanese nationals. In a notice published in its online newsroom on Oct. 27, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canad…
- 2026-10-27CIC NewsBritish Columbia invites cleaners, security staff, and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nominationBetween Oct.15–20, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued no fewer than 27 invitations to apply for provincial nomination, across two selection rounds. Invitations were issued to cleaners and sec…
- 2026-10-27CIC NewsIn Minnesota, French-Canadian descendants are digging through parish records and other documents for a shot at Canadian citizenshipIf you call the Little Canada Historical Society (LCHS) in Minnesota these days, you may find yourself amongst other people trying to work out whether a Quebec ancestor makes them Canadian. Jon Tremblay, the society’s p…
- 2026-10-27CIC NewsIRCC releases updated breakdown of Express Entry candidates by CRS scoreThe Express Entry pool contracted by 732 profiles between Oct. 12–25, with the most significant declines occurring in the 431–470 and 501–600 CRS score ranges, according to the latest data released by Immigration, Refug…
- 2026-10-27CIC NewsCanada invites 5,000 francophones to apply for permanent residenceImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candida…
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