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IRCC held a PNP-specific Express Entry draw issuing 380 invitations with a minimum CRS score of 798. This targeted draw focused exclusively on candidates with a valid provincial nomination.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program held a Human Capital Priorities draw targeting tech occupations in the GTA. The minimum score required was 57 points with over 997 invitations issued.

IRCC issued 4,000 invitations in a Francophone-specific Express Entry draw, continuing its commitment to supporting French-speaking immigration to communities outside Quebec.

IRCC has updated standard processing times across major application categories including Express Entry, spousal sponsorship, and study permits. Processing for EE PR applications now averages 6 months.

A summary of the significant SOWP eligibility changes that came into effect in November 2024, including the new requirements for student stream and worker stream applicants.

IRCC has announced its approach to study permit caps for 2026, affecting designated learning institutions across Canada. International students should plan applications accordingly.

The Parents and Grandparents Program intake for 2026 opened briefly and received thousands of expressions of interest within hours. Here's what happened and what to do next.

The Immigration and Refugee Board has updated procedures for detention review hearings, affecting how cases are heard and timelines for reviews.