Express Entry Draw #406 invited just 356 candidates – and every single one had a provincial nomination. On March 30, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry Draw #406 targeting only candidates nominated by Canadian provinces. In this round, 356 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802. That high cut-off reflects the extra 600 CRS points given to those with a valid provincial nomination, meaning their base s

This week in Ottawa could shape the long‑term future of many Ukrainians in Canada — but it is important to separate hope from current legal reality. A formal petition (e‑6866) calling for a dedicated permanent residence pathway for CUAET holders has now been presented in the House of Commons, with tens of thousands of signatures. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has also appeared in Parliament to urge the government to create a separate immigration program for Ukrainians, and

Seeing a CRS cut-off of 710 in Express Entry Draw #399 and wondering if you’ll ever be invited? On March 2, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry Draw #399, inviting 264 candidates through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–only draw. The minimum CRS score was 710, which can feel discouraging if your current score is much lower—but this number reflects the 600-point boost from a provincial nomination. In PNP-specific draws, only candidates who already have a valid provincial nomina

If your work permit was lost and an officer printed a new one for you with a different issue date, does this change your status or affect future extensions? Many temporary workers panic when they lose their work permit and receive a replacement at the airport or from IRCC. The new document often has the same employer, occupation and expiry date, but a different “date of issue” — and people worry this might cause problems for future extensions or permanent residence applicati

Express Entry candidates in the Canadian Experience Class just saw another important draw — and the CRS cut-off is moving. On March 17, 2026, IRCC held a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw, inviting 4,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 507. This is a welcome development for many CEC candidates watching scores closely, and it reflects continued selection activity for applicants with Canadian work experience. While a lower CRS threshold can be encou