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 […]

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

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

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

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

Prince Edward Island has opened its 2026 immigration intake with a new draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), issuing 26 invitations to apply to candidates in the Labour and Express Entry streams. The draw, held on January 15, 2026, prioritized individuals working in sectors with high economic impact, as well as international graduates

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held its first draw of the year, issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw, Expression of Interest Draw #262, took place on January 15, 2026. It was exclusively targeted at candidates who had been directly invited by the

Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2026, issuing 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 746 points. This draw, numbered 391, marks the start of a new immigration year and emphasizes Canada’s reliance on the Provincial Nominee Program

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a massive new Express Entry draw targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the second such draw of 2026. The draw, held on January 21, 2026, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509. This invitation round marks a continued

Quebec has implemented higher immigration-related fees as of January 1, 2026, increasing costs for permanent and temporary immigration applicants, employers, immigration consultants and individuals seeking credential assessments. The changes apply to services delivered by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Immigration and are now fully in force across the province. The adjustments