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Express Entry application backlog hits highest level in three years

The Canadian immigration department’s backlog of Express Entry applications has reached its highest level since October 2022. The most recent data, published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on January 20, 2026, show the state of the application backlog as

Express Entry continues to see reduced competition, as over 4,600 top-scoring candidates exit the pool

Competition within the Express Entry pool continues to ease for the second month in a row, as thousands more top-scoring profiles leave the pool. Since the start of the year, 4,672 profiles between the 501-600 score range have left the Express

Arrivals under Temporary Foreign Worker Program drop to lowest level in two years

Monthly new arrivals on work permits issued through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have sunk to their lowest level in nearly two years, according to the latest data published by the federal government. There were only 2,615 new admissions through

Canadians to have visa-free travel to China under new trade deal

Canadians will have access to visa-free travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), per statements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during a news conference in Beijing on January 16. As of the time of this writing, it has not

Latest Express Entry draw targets provincial candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 681 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Why Learning English and Reaching CLB 7 Can Boost Your Chances of Immigrating to Canada

For French-speaking candidates, learning English is more than an added skill. It is a powerful tool that can increase your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and open doors across Canada’s immigration system. Get Free Preparation Resources from CELPIP Canada is officially

Pourquoi Apprendre l’Anglais et Atteindre le Niveau CLB 7 Peut Augmenter Vos Chances d’Immigrer au Canada

Pour les candidats francophones, apprendre l’anglais est bien plus qu’une compétence supplémentaire. C’est un outil puissant qui peut augmenter votre score du Système de classement global (SCG) et ouvrir des portes dans l’ensemble du système d’immigration canadien. Obtenez des Ressources de

Provincial nomination: Prepare these documents to avoid refusal

Once you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for provincial nomination, you generally have between 20-60 days to submit a complete application to the nominating province—which must include adequate supporting documentation. Failure to include sufficient documentary evidence proving you meet the

BREAKING: Canada adds 5,000 PR selection spaces for French-speaking immigrants

In a press conference held on January 19, Canada’s immigration department announced that it would dedicate an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) admissions spots for provinces and territories to welcome more French-speaking newcomers. This increase in allocation would be reserved from

Prince Edward Island prioritizes international graduates in first PNP draw of 2026

On January 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island held its first selection round of 2026 in accordance with its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The province targeted candidates with ties to the province, with priority given to international student graduates from

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