EE & Provincial Draws
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On April 30, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted new invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) and International Student Stream (EJO IS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
In these draws, the province targeted candidates working in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The OINP issued 720 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream (57 points and above) and 277 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream (81 points and above). In total, the province issued invitations to 13,527 candidates under the OINP this year.
#oinp, #ontario, #employer_job_offer, #foreign_workers, #ejo_ids, #ejo_fw #ejo_is
May 1, 2026
On April 29, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates of the year.
In round #414, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 400 points – 19 points fewer than the last draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 07, 2026, at 20:13:59 UTC. As of April 26, 2026, 234,452 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada issued 71,627 ITAs through 26 Express Entry draws.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #immigration_to_canada, #pr, #francophone_draws
April 30, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #413, the cut-off score was 514 points, one point fewer than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 24, 2025, at 14:18:43 UTC. As of April 26, 2026, 234,452 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool.
So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 67,627 invitations under 25 Express Entry draws.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #cec
April 29, 2026
Manitoba recently held its largest immigration draw of the year, issuing a significant number of invitations to candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw focused on individuals with skills and experience in specific occupations deemed crucial to the province’s economic needs.
The draw specifically targeted candidates with backgrounds in various fields, indicating Manitoba’s strategic approach to addressing labor market demands. While the exact number of invitations issued wasn't specified, it represents a substantial increase compared to previous draws this year, signaling a proactive effort to attract skilled workers.
Manitoba’s PNP allows the province to nominate qualified individuals for permanent residence in Canada. Candidates are assessed based on factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Those selected through the PNP can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status.
This latest draw underscores Manitoba’s commitment to immigration as a key driver of economic growth and population development. By targeting specific occupations, the province aims to ensure that newcomers possess the skills and qualifications needed to contribute to the local workforce and fill critical labor shortages.
#Manitoba #Immigration #PNP #Canada #SkilledWorkers #EconomicGrow
April 28, 2026
