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IRCC invites 4,500 Francophone candidates in record-size Express Entry draw
IRCC’s 28 May draw invited 4,500 French-speaking Express Entry candidates at a CRS cut-off of 409, the biggest Francophone round of 2026. The move underscores Ottawa’s push to raise Francophone immigration outside Quebec and offers employers a larger pool of bilingual talent. Invitees have 60 days to submit complete permanent-residence applications.
IRCC holds high-cut-off Canadian Experience Class draw, issues 3,000 ITAs
IRCC’s latest Canadian Experience Class draw invited 3,000 candidates with a record-high CRS cut-off of 518, reinforcing the department’s focus on applicants already working in Canada. Companies employing temporary foreign workers should expect intensified competition and prepare employees for alternative provincial or category-based pathways.