With the United States poised to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitian nationals in February 2026, Canadian immigration advisers are urging skilled Haitians to look north. A CIC News analysis published 1 December highlights how Francophone Haitians can leverage Canada’s Express Entry system—particularly the French-language category draws that posted cut-offs as low as CRS 379 in 2025—to obtain permanent residence.
The article provides case studies showing how bilingual applicants can score over 500 points without Canadian work experience and how provincial nominations can push scores above 1,000. Canada’s goal of 10.5 percent French-speaking landings outside Quebec by 2028 further improves Haitian prospects, especially for candidates willing to settle in Alberta, Manitoba or New Brunswick.
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Employers facing labour shortages in health care, trades and IT are encouraged to tap this talent pool by obtaining Labour-Market Impact Assessments or using Francophone mobility exemptions. For U.S. companies relocating affected staff, the Express Entry pathway offers a retention strategy that avoids severance costs and maintains institutional knowledge.
IRCC has not announced special measures for Haitians, but consultants expect category-based French draws to continue in 2026. Prospective applicants should initiate language testing and educational credential assessments now to be competitive.
The article provides case studies showing how bilingual applicants can score over 500 points without Canadian work experience and how provincial nominations can push scores above 1,000. Canada’s goal of 10.5 percent French-speaking landings outside Quebec by 2028 further improves Haitian prospects, especially for candidates willing to settle in Alberta, Manitoba or New Brunswick.
Employers facing labour shortages in health care, trades and IT are encouraged to tap this talent pool by obtaining Labour-Market Impact Assessments or using Francophone mobility exemptions. For U.S. companies relocating affected staff, the Express Entry pathway offers a retention strategy that avoids severance costs and maintains institutional knowledge.
IRCC has not announced special measures for Haitians, but consultants expect category-based French draws to continue in 2026. Prospective applicants should initiate language testing and educational credential assessments now to be competitive.
