Express Entry
A page on canada in our immigration coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 11 reports filed on it so far.
IRCC to Launch New Express Entry Platform with Expression
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is building a new digital case management platform, with a new Expression of Interest system for Express...
Canada Considers H-1B Express Entry Pathway, Advises
Canada's immigration department is considering a new Express Entry pathway for H-1B visa holders from the U.S., though rules are not final.
Kenya Clarifies Visa-Free Entry Does Not Allow Work or Trade
Kenya has begun a crackdown on foreign nationals working or trading without permits, clarifying that visa-free entry does not authorize commercial
RBC Report Urges Shift in Canada's Express Entry Strategy
A Royal Bank of Canada report argues Canada's immigration strategy has become too reactive, damaging predictability.
Canada Considers H-1B Holders for 2027 Express Entry Lane
Canada’s August 2026 consultation explored prioritizing U.S. H-1B visa holders in a potential 2027 Express Entry category, with no final rules or...
Canada invites 229 physicians in September Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 229 invitations to physicians in a category-based draw on September 3, 2026, requiring a minimum...
Alberta AAIP Draws Issue 767 Invitations In
Alberta issued 767 invitations for provincial nominations across two draws in mid-August 2026. The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for most...
Canada Invites French-Speaking Candidates in August Draw
Canada invited 5,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence in an Express Entry round held on August 19, 2026, with a minimum...
Canada Selects French Speakers for Permanent Residence at Lowest Cutoff Score Since March 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system for candidates with...
Canada Publishes Revised Distribution of Candidate Scores within the Express Entry Pool
The Express Entry pool decreased by over 2,200 candidates between August 3 and August 16, driven largely by declines in the 351-400 and 501-600 score...
Canada Invites Provincial Nominees to Apply for Permanent Residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, targeting candidates...