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IRCC held Express Entry draw #434 on August 7, 2026, issuing 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 category. The minimum CRS score required was 470.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #433 on August 6, 2026, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 category. The minimum CRS score required was 391.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #432 on August 5, 2026, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class category. The minimum CRS score required was 516.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #431 on August 4, 2026, issuing 507 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program category. The minimum CRS score required was 768.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #430 on July 23, 2026, issuing 4 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 category. The minimum CRS score required was 368.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #429 on July 22, 2026, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 category. The minimum CRS score required was 399.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #428 on July 21, 2026, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class category. The minimum CRS score required was 516.
Ontario OINP Regulatory Update on July 20, 2026: Web pages updated for new Ontario Workforce Priority StreamThe Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) webpages have been updated to outline the eligibility criteria for the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream.The updated webpages reflect changes made to Ontario Regulation 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (OIA) announced on June 26, 2026.Candidates and employers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream and its requirements in advance of the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream expression of Interest system launching later this
IRCC held Express Entry draw #427 on July 20, 2026, issuing 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program category. The minimum CRS score required was 744.
IRCC held Express Entry draw #426 on July 10, 2026, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 category. The minimum CRS score required was 392.