British Columbia kicks off 2026 with 429 invitations in first BC PNP Skills Immigration draw
Ontario issues 1,825 Employer-Job-Offer invitations in first OINP rounds of 2026
Quebec promises priority processing for foreign healthcare workers amid PSTQ backlash
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IRCC clarifies how foreign work experience boosts Express Entry CRS scores
On 5 February, IRCC released detailed advice on claiming foreign work experience under Express Entry. Up to 50 CRS points are available, but applicants must submit precise NOC-matched duties and robust proof of overseas employment. The clarification is vital for employers and assignees aiming to convert temporary assignments into permanent residence amid tight CRS competition.
IRCC’s first Express Entry draw of February targets provincial nominees
On 3 February IRCC invited 423 Provincial Nominee Program candidates in Express Entry Draw #393, setting a CRS cut-off of 749. The draw cleared the entire top-scoring slice of the pool and underscores how provincial nominations remain the surest route to permanent residence for employer-sponsored talent.
Ontario opens 2026 immigration cycle with 1,825 Employer Job Offer invitations
Ontario issued 1,825 invitations on 2 February in six OINP Employer Job Offer draws, prioritising health-care, early-childhood education and regional employers under the REDI pilot. Invited candidates must apply within 60 days; successful nominees gain 600 Express Entry points, a critical advantage for employers seeking permanent residency pathways for key talent.
New Brunswick overhauls PNP and Atlantic Immigration Program, bans accommodation-sector applications
Effective 3 February, New Brunswick has barred most accommodation-sector jobs from its PNP and AIP, moved AIP endorsements to a monthly candidate-pool system, frozen new employer designations and restricted overseas recruitment to health, education and construction. The overhaul shifts nomination opportunities toward higher-skilled, priority sectors.