EE & Provincial Draws
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On April 8, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted new invitation draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
In these draws, the province invited physicians, healthcare workers and early childhood educators, as well as Francophone candidates and those targeted under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
The OINP issued 617 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 1,180 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, and 31 ITAs under the EJO IDS Stream. In total, the province issued invitations to 8,171 candidates in 2026.
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April 9, 2026
On April 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s first occupation-specific Express Entry draw for candidates working in skilled trades occupations and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA).
In round #408, the cut-off score was 477, 33 points fewer than the previous draw for this category-based selection, held on September 18, 2025.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was February 14, 2026, at 20:53:54 UTC. This year, Canada issued 58,830 ITAs through 20 Express Entry draws.
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April 7, 2026
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has officially conducted a new immigration draw, extending invitations to 245 candidates through its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This latest round of selections marks another milestone in the province's ongoing efforts to bolster its workforce and address regional labor market needs.
Candidates participating in the Expression of Interest system are evaluated based on a variety of factors, including their professional skills, education, and ability to contribute to the provincial economy. By utilizing this targeted approach, Newfoundland and Labrador continues to streamline the path for skilled newcomers seeking permanent residency.
Those who received an invitation in this draw are now eligible to move forward with their provincial nomination applications. This process serves as a vital step for international talent looking to settle in the province and achieve long-term career success within the local community.
Immigration remains a cornerstone of the province’s development strategy, aimed at attracting global expertise to fill critical gaps across various sectors. As the province continues to leverage its immigration pathways, officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a transparent and efficient selection process for all applicants.
Applicants are encouraged to maintain updated profiles within the EOI portal to ensure they remain eligible for future draws. As the province refines its immigration objectives, the EOI system serves as the primary mechanism for matching candidate profiles with the evolving demands of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy.
#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #ImmigrationCanada #EOI #SkilledWorkers #CanadaImmigration
April 6, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
IRCC issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #407, the cut-off score was 509 points, two points more than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 18, 2026, at 08:27:11 UTC. As of March 29, 2026, 230,186 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 55,830 invitations under Express Entry.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #cec
April 1, 2026
