Effective February 18, 2026, candidates in the Express Entry pool can now be eligible under Canada's Transport category based on specific criteria:Minimum RequirementMinimum of 12 months full-time work experience within the last 3 years, or equivalent...

On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted its recent selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), following the province's projected Invitation to Apply (ITA) timeline. Similar to previous draws this year, PEI gave priority to...

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted six provincial immigration draws from February 6 to February 19, 2026, covering various immigration streams. During this period, Alberta issued a total of 441 invitations through different streams,...

Canada has recently updated its regulations concerning international students who need to complete a prerequisite course before commencing their main academic program.A prerequisite course is a mandatory course that students must undertake first if they do not meet...

International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits.Under the updated rules, a study permit is to be issued for only 90 days beyond the length of the prerequisite...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted the Northwest Territories a nomination allocation of 197 for 2026—the same number of slots it ended 2025 with post-nomination increase. The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has also changed...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The latest draw specifically targeted candidates in the Healthcare and social services category, with 4,000...

Foreign nationals with work experience in one of four occupations may now be prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the newly created transport category.As of February 18, 2026, Express Entry candidates can qualify if they have at least 12 months’ work...

Canada recently conducted its first Express Entry draw under a new category tailored for physicians with Canadian work experience, resulting in a notable drop in the required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, reaching one of the lowest levels ever...

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw on February 18, 2026, granting invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in skilled trades-related occupations through the province's Employer Job Offer streams.To be eligible for the invitations,...