On September 16, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the third Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience. IRCC issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in the third draw of the week.
In round #444, the cut-off score was 389, 3 points fewer than the previous draw for senior managers. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 01, 2026, at 23:05:13 UTC.
As of September 13, 2026, 226,793 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 128,982 invitations under 56 Express Entry draws.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita, #senior_managers
September 17, 2026
On September 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held Express Entry draw #443 for Canadian Experience Class candidates.
IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 519. The tie-breaking rule was March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC. This was the second CEC draw in September: on September 1, IRCC also invited 2,000 candidates, but the CRS cut-off was 521.
The latest round therefore kept the number of invitations unchanged while lowering the minimum score by two points.
It was the 16th CEC draw of 2026, bringing the number of invitations issued through CEC-specific rounds this year to 53,250. Overall, IRCC has now issued 128,732 invitations across 55 Express Entry draws in 2026.
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September 16, 2026
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has recently issued a fresh round of invitations directed at skilled workers. This latest development highlights the province's ongoing efforts to attract talent and support its local economic and demographic needs through targeted immigration pathways.
A total of 36 invitations were distributed during this specific draw. These invitations allow eligible candidates to formally apply for a provincial nomination, which serves as a crucial stepping stone toward achieving permanent residency status in Canada.
As provinces across Canada continue to manage their respective labor shortages, programs like the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP remain essential tools. By focusing on skilled workers, the province aims to fill critical gaps in its workforce and foster sustainable long-term growth.
Prospective applicants who received invitations in this round are encouraged to submit their complete documentation promptly to ensure their applications move forward through the provincial immigration system efficiently.
#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #PNP #SkilledWorkers #CanadaImmigration #ProvincialNomineeProgram
September 15, 2026
On September 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry draw #442 for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
The Government of Canada issued 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), and the round’s cut-off score was 734 points, 37 points higher than in the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was August 29, 2026, at 21:39:50 UTC. As of September 13, 226,793 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool, including 574 candidates in the 601–1200 CRS range.
This was the 18th PNP-targeted draw of 2026, bringing total invitations issued to provincial nominees this year to 8,537. Overall, the Government of Canada has issued 126,732 Express Entry invitations across 54 draws in 2026.
#express_entry, #ircc, #ita #immigration_to_canada, #pnp
September 15, 2026