Latest Express Entry draws, PNP invitations, and IRCC policy updates.
Immigration News – June 8, 2026 (UTC)
IRCC is still moving fast on Express Entry, with another all-program round for FSW, CEC and skilled trades candidates, while a separate French-language draw continues the push to support francophone immigration outside Quebec; for workers, the main takeaway is that scores remain competitive and provincial nomination still gives a major boost.cicnews+1
Manitoba held another PNP draw for skilled workers, issuing Letters of Advice to Apply to candidates with Manitoba ties and in-demand jobs, reinforcing that local work experience, family connections, or other provincial links remain important for nomination chances.
Alberta updated its 2026 AAIP numbers, confirming that nominations are being used and that a recent draw targeted workers in priority sectors; for applicants, this signals ongoing demand in occupations linked to labour shortages.canadim+1
Thunder Bay’s RNIP reached a milestone by recommending nearly 500 candidates and family members for permanent residence, showing how community-driven programs can create a pathway for newcomers into health care, trades, and service jobs in smaller regions.
IRCC also expanded eTA eligibility for some travelers from Indonesia and Malaysia, while temporarily suspending certain visas for nationals of the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan due to Ebola-related concerns, which may affect short-term travel plans and processing timelines.
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IRCC has held another all-program Express Entry draw, inviting candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System score and number of Invitations to Apply reflect the federal department’s efforts to stay on track with the 2026 immigration levels plan.
Read moreThe Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has held a new draw for skilled workers, issuing several dozen Letters of Advice to Apply for provincial nomination. The draw targets candidates with existing ties to Manitoba and occupations in demand, providing a pathway to permanent residence aligned with provincial labour market needs.
Read moreAlberta has released updated figures for its 2026 nomination allocations under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, confirming that over one hundred nominations have been issued so far this year. A recent, not-yet-formally-posted draw selected candidates with work experience in priority sectors, furthering the province’s strategy to address labour shortages.
Read moreThe Thunder Bay community under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot has marked its first-year milestone, having recommended nearly 500 candidates and their families for permanent residence. Local officials say the program has supported population growth and helped fill critical roles in health care, skilled trades, and service sectors in Northwestern Ontario.
Read moreAnalysts are warning that Canada could see a substantial increase in the number of people without legal immigration status as large volumes of temporary work permits expire through 2025 and 2026. The report highlights the limited pathways to permanent residence for many temporary workers and international graduates, raising concerns about social and economic impacts.
Read moreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has published updated statistics on nominations issued under the Provincial Nominee Program in 2026 to date. The figures show how provincial allocations are being used across streams targeting skilled workers, international graduates, and in-demand occupations to support the federal immigration levels plan.
Read moreIRCC has conducted a new category-based Express Entry draw inviting French-speaking candidates, continuing its focus on francophone immigration outside Quebec. The draw issued Invitations to Apply to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores around the mid- to high-400s, reflecting sustained competition in this category.
Read moreIRCC has held an all-program Express Entry draw, issuing new Invitations to Apply to candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off remained high, underscoring continued pressure on candidates to improve language scores, work experience, or provincial nominations.
Read moreCanada has temporarily suspended the issuance of temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorizations and permanent resident visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan due to Ebola-related public health concerns. The 90-day measure affects new immigration and travel applications but does not revoke existing valid documents.
Read moreIRCC has expanded electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) eligibility to certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia, simplifying travel for short stays in Canada. Eligible applicants must either have held a Canadian temporary resident visa in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa to qualify under the revised rules.
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