On June 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year for candidates working in healthcare and social services occupations.
In round #422, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the cut-off score was 475 points (8 points more than the last draw for this category). The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 21, 2026, at 12:14:09 UTC.
As of June 21, 2026, 239,645 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 89,067 invitations under Express Entry.
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June 26, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in this draw. In round #420, the cut-off score was 516 points, two points fewer than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was April 14, 2026, at 00:03:10 UTC. As of June 21, 2026, 239,645 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 84,796 invitations under 32 Express Entry draws.
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June 24, 2026
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) recently concluded a new draw, issuing invitations to 182 foreign workers. This latest move underscores the province’s commitment to addressing local labor shortages by attracting global talent.
By inviting skilled individuals to apply for provincial nomination, PEI continues to bolster its workforce in key sectors. The draw highlights the province's active role in its economic growth and the integration of foreign nationals into the local labor market.
Candidates who received invitations are now one step closer to obtaining permanent residency. The draw reflects a sustained effort by provincial authorities to ensure that PEI remains a welcoming destination for international professionals.
#PEIPNP #CanadianImmigration #ForeignWorkers #SkilledMigration #PEI
June 23, 2026
Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. From June 5 to June 15, the province invited 743 candidates under seven streams.
The AAIP invited 462 Alberta Opportunity Stream and 54 Rural Renewal Stream candidates, as well as 49 Express Entry and 35 non-Express Entry candidates under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Additionally, the province issued invitations to 50 healthcare professionals, 37 agriculture workers, and 56 manufacturing workers under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway. So far, Alberta has invited 8,155 candidates through the AAIP streams in 2026.
June 23, 2026