​To qualify for an occupational category, Express Entry candidates now require at least 12 months’ work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years. This work experience need not be continuous. See your eligibility for all Express Entry Streams and Categories Prior to this change, qualifying for an occupational category required six months
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To qualify for an occupational category, Express Entry candidates now require at least 12 months’ work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years. This work experience need not be continuous. See your eligibility for all Express Entry Streams and Categories Prior to this change, qualifying for an occupational category required six months […]

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​On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province ties and strong alignment with occupations and priority sectors seen as having high economic
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On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province ties and strong alignment with occupations and priority sectors seen as having high economic […]

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​The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, spanning multiple immigration streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Over this period, Alberta issued no less than 441 invitations through its: Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway; Alberta Express
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, spanning multiple immigration streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Over this period, Alberta issued no less than 441 invitations through its: Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway; Alberta Express […]

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​International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length of the prerequisite course(s) plus one year. Now, a study permit is to be issued
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International students arriving in Canada to complete prerequisite courses prior to starting longer programs will now be issued shorter study permits. Under the old rules, officers were instructed to issue a study permit for a period equal to the length of the prerequisite course(s) plus one year. Now, a study permit is to be issued […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Healthcare and social services category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 467;
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Healthcare and social services category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 467; […]

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​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 its selection process for 2026, introducing an Expression of Interest (EOI) model for all pathways under its Employer-Driven
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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 its selection process for 2026, introducing an Expression of Interest (EOI) model for all pathways under its Employer-Driven […]

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​Foreign nationals with work experience in one of four occupations may now be prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the newly created transport category. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams and categories As of February 18, 2026, Express Entry candidates can qualify if they have at least 12 months’ work experience within the
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Foreign nationals with work experience in one of four occupations may now be prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the newly created transport category. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams and categories As of February 18, 2026, Express Entry candidates can qualify if they have at least 12 months’ work experience within the […]

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​Nova Scotia has consolidated its provincial immigration pathways. As of February 18, 2026, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) now has a total of four provincial immigration streams, down from its previous 10. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Eligibility criteria for all ten pathways remain unchanged, having been consolidated under the following streams:
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Nova Scotia has consolidated its provincial immigration pathways. As of February 18, 2026, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) now has a total of four provincial immigration streams, down from its previous 10. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Eligibility criteria for all ten pathways remain unchanged, having been consolidated under the following streams: […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 391 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Physicians with Canadian work experience category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 391 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Physicians with Canadian work experience category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

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​The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw on February 18, 2026, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in skilled trades-related occupations through the province’s Employer Job Offer streams. To have been invited, candidates must have declared that they are currently residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit. Assess
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw on February 18, 2026, issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in skilled trades-related occupations through the province’s Employer Job Offer streams. To have been invited, candidates must have declared that they are currently residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit. Assess […]

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