Latest Express Entry draws, PNP invitations, and IRCC policy updates.
Immigration News – June 6, 2026 (UTC)
IRCC is still prioritizing Express Entry for specific groups, with a new French-language draw and a STEM-focused draw both targeting candidates with strong profiles and typically mid-to-high CRS scores; competition remains intense in both category-based and all-program rounds.cicnews+1
The latest all-program Express Entry draw again kept the CRS cutoff high, which means many workers in the FSW, CEC, and FST streams still need stronger language scores, more experience, or a provincial nomination to improve their chances.
IRCC also clarified a key Canadian Experience Class rule: applicants now need one year of qualifying Canadian work experience within the three years before they apply, tightening timing for many workers and former students planning PR.
A new permanent residence pathway has opened for international graduates working in designated health and childcare occupations, with capped intake and specific work and language requirements aimed at filling labour shortages.
For travel and study, IRCC expanded eTA eligibility for some Indonesia and Malaysia nationals, temporarily suspended certain visa processing for nationals of the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan over Ebola concerns, and updated PGWP rules for hybrid and public-private partnership programs, which may affect international students’ work-after-study plans.cicnews+1
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IRCC 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.
Read moreOntario is overhauling parts of its Provincial Nominee Program, including cancelling existing Expressions of Interest that have not yet received a Notification of Interest under certain employer job offer streams. Candidates impacted by the transition will receive email notifications as the province implements updated programs and criteria aligned with new ministerial instructions.
Read moreNew guidance from IRCC clarifies that applicants to the Canadian Experience Class must now accumulate one year of qualifying Canadian work experience within the three years preceding the date of their permanent residence application. The change tightens the timing window and could affect candidates who completed their qualifying work experience several years before applying.
Read moreIRCC has introduced a new permanent residence pathway targeting international graduates who studied and now work in designated health and childcare occupations. The pathway is intended to retain skilled workers in sectors facing acute labour shortages and will operate with capped intake and specific work experience and language requirements.
Read moreIRCC has conducted a new category-based Express Entry draw focused on STEM occupations, issuing invitations to apply to candidates with a comparatively higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off than recent general draws. The move reflects Canada’s continued emphasis on attracting highly skilled tech and engineering professionals amid strong labour market demand.
Read moreOntario has released details on how it will transition to its revamped Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Expression of Interest system. Existing EOIs that have not yet received a notification of interest will be cancelled, while applications already in process will continue under the previous program rules.
Read moreNew IRCC guidance clarifies Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for students in hybrid learning and public-private partnership programs. The update tightens eligibility for certain programs delivered primarily online or through partnership campuses, while confirming PGWP access for students who meet specific in-Canada study and in-person learning requirements.
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