Latest Express Entry draws, CRS score changes, invitation rounds, category-based selection updates, and related IRCC permanent residence developments.
On November 3, 2026, Canada changes how it awards CRS Points Express Entry applicants can earn through Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation. Under the new … Read More
IRCC issued 150 invitations in Express Entry Draw 453 on October 28, 2026, targeting candidates in the Transport occupations category. The CRS cut-off was 477, 7 points higher than the previous draw … Read More
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 452 on October 27, 2026, targeting candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The CRS cut-off was 407, 28 points lower than the previous draw … Read More
IRCC issued 792 invitations in Express Entry Draw 451 on October 26, 2026, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The CRS cut-off was 761, 11 points lower than the previous … Read More
IRCC has published 186 NOC codes on its Express Entry high-wage occupations list. The list takes effect on November 3, 2026, not before. From that date, eligible Canadian work experience or a … Read More
IRCC announced that, starting November 3, 2026, Express Entry candidates may receive additional points for eligible Canadian work experience or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation … Read More
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 450 on October 16, 2026, targeting candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The CRS cut-off was 435, 53 points higher than the previous draw … Read More
IRCC issued 2,500 invitations in Express Entry Draw 449 on October 15, 2026, targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class category. The CRS cut-off was 519, 1 point higher than the previous … Read More
The Federal Court has set aside a Canadian Experience Class refusal after finding that the applicant was not given a fair opportunity to respond to credibility concerns about his claimed supervisory duties. … Read More
Express Entry Draw 448 issued 752 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on October 13, 2026, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772. … Read More