Latest Express Entry draws, PNP invitations, and IRCC policy updates.
Immigration News – April 5, 2026 (UTC)
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IRCC issued more Invitations to Apply in a recent Express Entry draw, with details on the latest results now available. The draw continues to target skilled workers through the Express Entry system, including Provincial Nominee Program alignments.
Read moreMigrant care workers demand immediate reopening of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots shut down after less than five hours, removal of caps, and permanent residence for eligible workers without unfair requirements. IRCC cited high demand and long wait times for not reopening in March 2026.
Read moreCanada has enacted a major bill reforming its immigration system, the most significant changes in decades. Reforms impact various streams including Express Entry and provincial programs. Details focus on addressing labor shortages through category-based selections.
Read moreNew rules under Bill C-12 implement a one-year rule, making asylum claims filed more than one year after entry post-June 24, 2020, ineligible for referral to the Immigration and Refugee Board. A 14-day rule affects irregular border crossers who delay claims beyond 14 days, potentially denying full hearings. Affected applicants are receiving ineligibility letters.
Read moreThe federal government is delegating key Provincial Nominee Program eligibility decisions to provinces and territories. This shift aims to enhance provincial control over immigration selection amid broader system reforms.
Read moreBill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, introducing a one-year rule and 14-day rule for asylum claims. Asylum seekers entering after June 24, 2020, who file over a year later, or those crossing irregularly and claiming after 14 days, may have claims deemed ineligible for referral to the Immigration and Refugee Board. Immigration lawyers report letters notifying claimants of cancellations.
Read moreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ended March 2026 with a smaller Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class, issuing 2,250 Invitations to Apply on March 31. This follows ongoing category-based selection focusing on in-demand occupations to address labor shortages.
Read moreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw on March 31, 2026, issuing 2,250 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence. This smaller draw reflects ongoing adjustments to immigration levels amid system reforms.
Read moreSeveral IRCC policy changes took effect on April 1, 2026, impacting various immigration streams. Details include updates to processing priorities, eligibility criteria, and application procedures across programs like Express Entry and PNPs.
Read moreIRCC is delegating more authority over Provincial Nominee Program eligibility to provinces and territories. This shift allows for tailored selections to meet regional labour needs.
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