Iryna Atamanchuk

IRCC has just held a new Canadian Experience Class draw — and even with more invitations issued, the CRS cut-off has climbed again. On May 27, 2026, IRCC held Express Entry draw #417 for the Canadian Experience Class and issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply. The minimum CRS score was 518, with a tie‑breaking date of April 30, 2026 at 03:16:01 UTC. This is the highest CEC cut‑off so far in 2026, and follows the April 28 CEC draw, where 2,000 candidates were invited with a CRS cut‑off of 514. ...

The Government of Canada has officially responded to petition e‑6866 – and there will NOT be a new, separate PR program specifically for Ukrainians at this time. The petition called for a dedicated permanent residence pathway for Ukrainians, especially those in Canada under CUAET. In its response, the government pointed to existing special measures (such as the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway and open work permits) and confirmed that a new, standalone PR program for most Ukrainians will...

The latest Express Entry round for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates has closed with a minimum CRS score of 805. What does that actually mean for you if you are exploring PNP as a pathway to PR? IRCC has held Express Entry Round #416, a PNP-only draw on May 25, 2026, issuing 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 805. This is the highest PNP cut-off so far in 2026 and slightly higher than the previous round. There is also a tie‑breaking date of October 16,...