Feb 18, 2026
As of December 31, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) faced its highest application backlog of the year, with a steady increase since May. By the end of 2025, the backlog had reached 1,014,700 applications. A significant change noted in...
Feb 18, 2026
The Canadian federal government is prioritizing three new occupational categories for permanent residence through the Express Entry system: researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience, transport occupations, and military personnel. The minimum work...
Feb 18, 2026
Canada’s Latest Express Entry DrawRecently, Canada issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system in an unexpected draw that targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score was set at 508, the...
Feb 18, 2026
Recent data analysis reveals a significant shift in Canada’s Express Entry pool, impacting top-scoring profiles under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Comparing figures from recent draws, it appears that the pool now has nearly 50% fewer high-scoring...
Feb 17, 2026
Starting February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders can travel to China without a visa for up to 30 days. This new policy, announced by the People’s Republic of China, covers various purposes such as business, tourism, personal visits, and transit. The visa-free...
