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All Express Entry Occupational Categories Now Require 12 Months of Work Experience

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced a major update to the work experience requirements for category-based selection under Express Entry. As of February 18, 2026, candidates must now have at least 12 months of work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years to qualify under any Express Entry occupational category. This […]

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Provincial Nominees Invited in Surprise Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a surprise Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. In the latest round, IRCC invited 279 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program stream. CRS Score and Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to: […]

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Provincial Nominees Invited in Surprise Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in a surprise Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. In the latest round, IRCC invited 279 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program stream. CRS Score and Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this draw, candidates were required to: […]

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New Brunswick Resumes PNP Invitations in December 2025

New Brunswick has officially resumed Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations, conducting its first draw of December 2025 under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). This marks an important restart after a brief pause, offering renewed opportunities for skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence. The province continues to focus on candidates who can support New […]

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New Brunswick Resumes PNP Invitations in December 2025

New Brunswick has officially resumed Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations, conducting its first draw of December 2025 under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). This marks an important restart after a brief pause, offering renewed opportunities for skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence. The province continues to focus on candidates who can support New […]

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Ontario PNP Reaches 2025 Nomination Allocation – What Applicants Must Know

Ontario has officially confirmed that its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) has reached the full nomination allocation for 2025. This update marks a significant development for skilled workers, international graduates, and employers who rely on Ontario’s nomination streams for permanent residence pathways. The announcement comes amid high demand across Canada’s provincial immigration programs, particularly in Ontario, […]

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Express Entry CEC Draw Lowers CRS to 515 as IRCC Issues 5,000 ITAs in December 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its strong pace of Express Entry invitations by issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw held on December 17, 2025. This draw marks the second CEC round in as many weeks and represents a significant shift in selection trends, with the […]

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