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New Brunswick Issues 326 Invitations in February PNP Draws

New Brunswick has continued its strong start to 2026 with a new round of invitations issued on February 2, inviting a total of 326 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draws targeted candidates under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative, with a continued focus on retaining workers with […]

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British Columbia Targets High Earners in Latest PNP Draw

British Columbia has issued 429 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a targeted Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw held on February 4, 2026. This draw focused exclusively on candidates identified as creating a “high economic impact” in the province, utilizing strict criteria based on high income thresholds and high registration scores. Two Pathways to Invitation

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Canada Issues 423 ITAs in First February Express Entry Draw Targeting Provincial Nominees

Canada has conducted its 393rd Express Entry draw, issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program on February 3, 2026. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 749 points. This high-scoring, program-specific draw confirms the federal government’s continued focus on provincial priorities to meet targeted regional labour needs,

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Manitoba Issues 47 Letters of Advice in Latest Strategic Recruitment Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) closed out January with another targeted draw, issuing 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. Held on January 29, 2026, Expression of Interest Draw #263 strictly targeted candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives. Strategic Recruitment

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Eligible Fields of Study for Canada’s PGWP Will Not Change in 2026

On this page you will find What the 2026 PGWP field-of-study freeze means Who is exempt from the field-of-study requirement How timing rules affect PGWP eligibility What CIP codes are and how to find yours Which broad sectors include eligible programs How to prepare proof of an eligible field of study International students have faced

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Faster Decisions, Less Discretion: What IRCC’s New Delegation Rules Mean for Applicants

On this page you will find What IRCC changed in its January 2026 delegation update Who now makes immigration decisions How expanded delegations affect processing outcomes Where applicants face higher refusal risk How to adapt your application strategy in 2026 Most immigration applicants will never hear of the Instrument of Designation and Delegation. Yet few

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BC PNP Increases Application Fee For Skills Immigration Stream

British Columbia has raised the application fee for its Skills Immigration stream under the BC Provincial Nominee Program. The change took effect on January 22, 2026, increasing the fee from $1,475 to $1,750. The BC PNP uses Skills Immigration to attract workers with experience in high-demand occupations across the province. The program helps employers fill

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Ontario’s Ideal Immigrants for 2026: Do You Fit the Bill?

Ontario is reshaping how it selects immigrants. After a year of program suspensions, tighter enforcement, and legislative change, the province is signalling a clearer idea of who it wants to nominate for permanent residence in 2026. Rather than broad intake across many categories, Ontario is moving toward fewer, more targeted pathways that prioritise labour market

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Charting the Decline of International Student and Temporary Worker Numbers in Canada

Canada has entered a clear period of contraction in international student and temporary worker inflows. New federal data shows sustained and sharp declines through 2024 and 2025, reflecting deliberate policy choices to bring temporary migration back to what the government describes as sustainable levels. The shift forms part of the federal Immigration Levels Plan and

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