Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees
"Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours the strength and courage of millions of refugees, while showing empathy and understanding for their plight. In...
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning the Supreme Court’s decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canadian Counci...
Statement from Minister Fraser concerning reports of international student fraud
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), issued the following statement: "There have been recent reports of internatio...
Canada and Kenya conclude successful meeting on immigration
“This week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Al...
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 23, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 167
Score range: 87 and above
Date of round: April 23, 2026
Ontario issued 167 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Northern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 23, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Number of invitations issued: 173
Score range: 84 and above
Date of round: April 23, 2026
Ontario issued 173 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Southwestern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 48 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Eastern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 79 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Northern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 430 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Southwestern Ontario. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 162 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 21, 2026. Targeted draw for Central Ontario (excluding GTA). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 22, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
British Columbia - BC PNP Skills Immigration
Province: British Columbia
Stream: BC PNP Skills Immigration
Number of invitations issued: 484
Score range: 138 points
Date of round: April 22, 2026
On April 22, 2026, the BC PNP issued invitations to apply to 484 candidates who will create high economic impact in B.C. Invitations were issued to candidates with: A minimum wage of $62/hour and $125,000/year, and a job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 (252 candidates), or A minimum score of 138 points (232 candidates). Future high economic impact invitations to apply may be based on different factors. Please refer to section 7.3(a) of the Skills Immigration Program Guide. Please note : Invitations to apply are issued to qualified registrations received before the date of the draw.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 22, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - Masters Graduate stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: Masters Graduate stream
Number of invitations issued: 674
Score range: 61 and above
Date of round: April 22, 2026
Ontario issued 674 invitations under the Masters Graduate stream. Profiles created: April 22, 2025 – April 20, 2026. General draw. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Provincial Nominee Program invitation round - April 22, 2026
Results: PNP draw invitations
Ontario - PhD Graduate stream
Province: Ontario
Stream: PhD Graduate stream
Number of invitations issued: 244
Score range: 56 and above
Date of round: April 22, 2026
Ontario issued 244 invitations under the PhD Graduate stream. Profiles created: April 22, 2025 – April 20, 2026. General draw. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 1024 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 13, 2026. Targeted draw for other priority occupations. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - September 24, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-09-24
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 86
Invitation score: 634, 706, 696 points
Date of invitation round: September 24, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 86 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: September 21, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. Exercise 1 37 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2. They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère; They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years. They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - September 24, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-09-24
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 316
Invitation score: 631, 706, 698, 611 points
Date of invitation round: September 24, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 316 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: September 21, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. Exercise 1 48 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 3, 4 or 5; They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère; They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the É...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - September 24, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-09-24
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 110
Invitation score: 631, 697, 696, 380 points
Date of invitation round: September 24, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 110 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: September 21, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. Exercise 1 69 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère, in the "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1, or 2; They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - September 24, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-09-24
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 7
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: September 24, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 7 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: September 24, 2026, at 1:10 p.m. Exercise 1 Less than 5 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They have received a positive opinion issued by a partner of the Ministère in a targeted field listed on the Ministère's website ; They had gained at least 36 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years. Exercise 2 Less than 5 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They held a document demonstrating an achievement listed in the List of Exceptional Achievements (PDF 104 Kb) of the Min...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - August 27, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-08-27
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 87
Invitation score: 639, 710, 694 points
Date of invitation round: August 27, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 87 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: August 24, 2026, at 11:48 a.m. Exercise 1 26 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2. They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère; They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years. They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - August 27, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-08-27
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 109
Invitation score: 639, 694, 393 points
Date of invitation round: August 27, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 109 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: August 24, 2026, at 11:48 p.m. Exercise 1 77 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère, in the "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1, or 2; They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to t...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - August 27, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-08-27
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 21
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: August 27, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 21 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: August 24, 2026, at 11:48 p.m. Exercise 1 15 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They have received a positive opinion issued by a partner of the Ministère in a targeted field listed on the Ministère's website ; They had gained at least 36 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years. Exercise 2 6 of these invitations were also sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They held a document demonstrating an achievement listed in the List of Exceptional Achievements (PDF 104 Kb) of the Ministère de l'Immigrat...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 105
Invitation score: 651, 702, 701 points
Date of invitation round: July 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 105 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (Qualified worker selection program) component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: July 27, 2026, at 4:39 p.m. Exercise 1 44 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1 or 2. They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère; They had gained at least 12 months' experience in their main occupation over the previous five years. They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in b...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 296
Invitation score: 656, 702, 621 points
Date of invitation round: July 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 296 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: July 27, 2026, at 4:39 p.m. Exercise 1 37 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 3, 4 or 5; They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère; They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 5 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the Échell...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - July 30, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-07-30
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 110
Invitation score: 649, 700, 376 points
Date of invitation round: July 30, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 110 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: July 27, 2026, at 4:39 p.m. Exercise 1 72 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They intended to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 363 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère, in the "training, education, experience and responsibilities" (TEER) 0, 1, or 2; They showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 7 or higher in both oral skills and of level 5 or more in both written skills according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, showed the knowledge of French equivalent to level 4 or higher in both oral skills according to the...
After nearly a month without a single Provincial Nominee Program draw, IRCC returned on June 22 with a round that rewrote the year's numbers, issuing 955 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
Ontario did not wait for summer to finish writing its immigration redesign. Today, June 26, 2026, the province brought Phase 1 of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program redesign into force — closing eight legacy streams in a single stroke and replacing them with one new pathway: the Ontario Workforce Priority stream.
If you woke up today and saw the words “French draw, 4,500 invitations, CRS 409” and felt something shift in your chest — you weren’t imagining it. Something real just happened.
Today, something shifted. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reopened the Canadian Experience Class stream after a long, anxious, twenty-nine-day silence — issuing 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence.
In the most recent [British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program] (BCPNP] Draw, the provinces invited approximately 14...
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