Canada strengthens Indo-Pacific ties through changes to visa requirements for eligible travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia
As Canada continues to deepen its trade, investment and strategic partnerships across the Indo Pacific, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugee...
Canada and global partners take action to advance migration priorities
Canada is working with partners around the world to strengthen migration systems and address shared challenges. This week, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of I...
Canada strengthens regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants
The Government of Canada is strengthening protections for people seeking immigration and citizenship advice by improving access to trustworthy, quality representation. To...
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.
Stream: Expression of Interest Draw #268 - Skilled Worker Stream
Number of invitations issued: 32
Score range: Not published
Date of round: April 9, 2026
Manitoba issued 32 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #268. 8 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Ontario issued 15 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for Physicians. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 81 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for Francophones candidates. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Ontario issued 9 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Profiles created: July 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026. Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration ( REDI ). Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 495
Invitation score: 756, 562, 688 points
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 495 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m. Exercise 1 104 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They had a primary occupation in category TEER 3, 4 or 5; They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 360 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 Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or i...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 1141
Invitation score: 730, 632, 452, 693, 774 points
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1141 people to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m. Exercise 1 151 of these invitations were sent to individuals who met the following criteria: They did not intend to practise a regulated profession listed in the List of Regulated Professions (PDF 360 Kb) drawn up by the Ministère (TEER category) 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 Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - February 26, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-02-26
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 6
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: February 26, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 6 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: February 23, 2026, at 7 a.m. Exercise 1 3 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 3 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'Immigration...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - January 29, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-01-29
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 1: Highly qualified and specialized skills
Number of invitations issued: 1094
Invitation score: 782, 674, 737 points
Date of invitation round: January 29, 2026
Number of invitations: the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration invited 1094 people to apply for permanent selection as part of the PSTQ component. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. These invitations were issued to individuals who met the following criteria: Their main occupation was in TEER category 0, 1 or 2 (“training, education, experience and responsibilities”); They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 360 Kb) drawn up by the Minister; They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 12 months acquired over the last five years; They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français o...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - January 29, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-01-29
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 2: Intermediate and manual skills
Number of invitations issued: 683
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: January 29, 2026
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 683 persons to apply for permanent selection. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. These invitations were addressed to persons meeting the following criteria: Their main occupation was in TEER category 3, 4 or 5; They did not plan to practise a regulated profession on the Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 360 Kb) drawn up by the Minister; They had a knowledge of French of level 5 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent. They were staying in Québec; They h...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - January 29, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 3: Regulated professions
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-01-29
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 3: Regulated professions
Number of invitations issued: 750
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: January 29, 2026
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 750 persons to apply for permanent selection in this stream of the PSTQ. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. These invitations were addressed to persons meeting the following criteria: They planned to practise a regulated profession on the a Liste des professions réglementées (PDF 360 Kb) drawn up by the Minister in TEER category 0, 1 or 2; They had a knowledge of French of level 7 or higher in the two oral competencies and level 5 or higher in the two written competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or its equivalent; Their accompanying spouse, if applicable, had a knowledge of French of level 4 or higher in the two oral competencies according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français or...
Arrima invitations for permanent selection - January 29, 2026
Results: Quebec Arrima invitations
Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Draw reference: PSTQ 2026-01-29
Program: Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ)
Stream: Stream 4: Exceptional talent
Number of invitations issued: 20
Invitation score: See criteria
Date of invitation round: January 29, 2026
Number of invitations: the Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration invited 20 persons to apply for permanent selection in this stream of the PSTQ. Date and time of extraction from the Arrima bank: January 26, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. These invitations were addressed to people who met the following criteria: They held a positive opinion rendered by a Ministère partner in a targeted field listed on the Ministère website ; They had work experience in their main occupation of at least 36 months over the last five years. These invitations were also addressed to people who met the following criteria They held a document demonstrating an achievement indicated on the Liste des accomplissements exceptionnels (PDF 104 Kb) of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration for Stream 4; They had a level of education equivalent to a doctorate in Quebec (including under...
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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