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Express Entry 2026

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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Canada prioritizes three new Express Entry categories for permanent residence in 2026

Canada has announced major changes to the Express Entry system, introducing three new occupational categories that will be prioritized for permanent residence. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab during a speech in Toronto on 18 February 2026. These changes are expected to influence how candidates are selected under category-based draws and […]

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Canada prioritizes three new Express Entry categories for permanent residence in 2026

Canada has announced major changes to the Express Entry system, introducing three new occupational categories that will be prioritized for permanent residence. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab during a speech in Toronto on 18 February 2026. These changes are expected to influence how candidates are selected under category-based draws and […]

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Number of Top Scoring Express Entry Profiles Falls 30 Percent as Competition Eases

Competition in Canada’s Express Entry system continues to cool, with the number of top scoring candidates dropping sharply for the second month in a row. While the overall Express Entry pool has grown in size, many of the highest ranked profiles have exited the system, reducing pressure at the top end of the Comprehensive Ranking […]

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First Express Entry Draw of February Invites PNP Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has kicked off February with another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, this time targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the latest draw, 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had secured a provincial nomination, continuing Canada’s strong focus on selecting applicants already […]

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First Express Entry Draw of February Invites PNP Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has kicked off February with another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, this time targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the latest draw, 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had secured a provincial nomination, continuing Canada’s strong focus on selecting applicants already […]

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Express Entry 2026 Begins

The start of a new year always brings a sense of anticipation for immigration hopefuls, and 2026 is no different. Canada has officially conducted its first Express Entry draw of the year, setting the tone for what permanent residence applicants can expect in the months ahead. For thousands of candidates waiting in the pool, this […]

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