EE & Provincial Draws - GH Immigration Svcs

Canada Issues 473 PR Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw

The Canadian government recently conducted an Express Entry draw on April 27th, issuing 473 Invitations to Apply (IRAs) for Permanent Residence (PR). This latest draw is part of Canada's ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs to the country, bolstering its economy and addressing labor shortages.

Express Entry is a points-based system used to select candidates for permanent residence. Applicants are evaluated based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency (English and/or French), and adaptability. The draw results are considered an important indicator of Canada's immigration policy and the demand for skilled labor.

The 473 IRAs issued in this draw represent a significant step forward for eligible applicants. These invitations are typically followed by further processing of applications, with candidates facing a waiting period before their PR applications are fully assessed. The Express Entry system aims to streamline the immigration process and provide a predictable pathway to permanent residence for qualified individuals.

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April 28, 2026

Ottawa invited nearly 4,500 candidates under the new IEC draws

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).

From April 11 to April 24, Canada invited 4,447 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of April 24, 28,471 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 530 ITAs for Australia, 8 ITAs for Austria, 60 ITAs for Belgium, 60 ITAs for Chile, 14 ITAs for Costa Rica, 8 ITAs for Croatia, 53 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 21 ITAs for Denmark, 3 ITAs for Estonia, 18 ITAs for Finland, 718 ITAs for France, 276 ITAs for Germany, 15 ITAs for Greece, 12 ITAs for Hong Kong, 2 ITAs for Iceland, 244 ITAs for Ireland, 175 ITAs for Italy, 355 ITAs for Japan, 574 ITAs for Korea, 5 ITAs for Latvia, 12 ITAs for Lithuania, 6 ITAs for Luxembourg, 3 ITAs for the Netherlands, 126 ITAs for New Zealand, 22 ITAs for Norway, 49 ITAs for Poland, 35 ITAs for Portugal, 25 ITAs for Slovakia, 17 ITAs for Slovenia, 59 ITAs for Spain, 22 ITAs for Sweden, 15 ITAs for Switzerland, 70 ITAs for Taiwan, and 835 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In total, Canada invited 67,169 IEC candidates in 2026.

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April 27, 2026

Ottawa invited nearly 4,500 candidates under the new IEC draws

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC).

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April 27, 2026

Ontario held more draws under the Employer Job Offer streams

On April 23, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted more 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 targeted candidates living in Eastern, Northern, and Southwestern Ontario. The OINP issued 697 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the EJO FW Stream, 686 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream, and 719 ITAs under the EJO IDS Stream.

In total, the province issued invitations to 12,530 candidates in 2026.

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April 27, 2026