New Student Arrivals Up 92 Percent in July but Worker Arrivals Decline
New international student arrivals to Canada jumped 92 percent in July 2026 compared to the previous month, while temporary worker arrivals declined.
IRCC Claims Family Sponsorship Exemption Ended Due to ‘Integrity Concerns’
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says its decision to end a policy that allowed some permanent residents to sponsor undeclared family members was due to “integrity concerns.”
2,000 CEC Candidates Invited in September 15 Express Entry Draw
Today, September 15, 2026, IRCC has issued 2,000 invitations to apply in an Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The CRS score cut-off for this draw was 519 points.
IRCC Invites 576 Candidates in Today’s PNP Express Entry Draw
Canada issued 576 invitations to apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 734 to receive an invitation in this PNP Express Entry draw.
