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Express Entry News 2026: Draws, CRS Cutoffs & Pathway Changes
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Duolingo blocked for Iranian IDs: Canada school offers vs IRCC tests
IRCC Express Entry English tests: CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core | Duolingo and TOEFL are not on that list | ETS: TOEFL and GRE stopped inside Iran; Iranian nationals may sit...
Federal Skilled Worker 67 Points: Eligibility and Jobs 2026
FSWP 67/100 selection grid, separate from CRS | Skilled work: Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0, 1, 2, or 3 | At least 1 year continuous or 1,560 hours in the last 10...
Canada Holds First-Ever Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits
On July 23, 2026, IRCC ran the first Express Entry draw ever held under the Skilled Military Recruits category: 4 invitations at a CRS score of 368, the smallest draw on record.
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: Express Entry 2026
IRCC has run three Express Entry rounds for senior managers with Canadian work experience in 2026. Latest: September 16, CRS 389, 250 ITAs. You need 12 months in Canada in NOC 00012 to 00015.
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When Do French Express Entry Draws Start? What an IRCC Memo Says
The first French Express Entry round came in February in 2024, 2025 and 2026. What a released IRCC memo says about the timing, and how to prepare for 2027.
Duolingo blocked for Iranian IDs: Canada school offers vs IRCC tests
IRCC Express Entry English tests: CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training, PTE Core | Duolingo and TOEFL are not on that list | ETS: TOEFL and GRE stopped inside Iran; Iranian nationals may sit...
Federal Skilled Worker 67 Points: Eligibility and Jobs 2026
FSWP 67/100 selection grid, separate from CRS | Skilled work: Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0, 1, 2, or 3 | At least 1 year continuous or 1,560 hours in the last 10...
Canada Holds First-Ever Express Entry Draw for Skilled Military Recruits
On July 23, 2026, IRCC ran the first Express Entry draw ever held under the Skilled Military Recruits category: 4 invitations at a CRS score of 368, the smallest draw on record.
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: Express Entry 2026
IRCC has run three Express Entry rounds for senior managers with Canadian work experience in 2026. Latest: September 16, CRS 389, 250 ITAs. You need 12 months in Canada in NOC 00012 to 00015.
Express Entry Transport Category 2026: Your Low-CRS Path to PR
Canada's 2026 Express Entry Transport category targets four aviation and mechanic occupations, and your qualifying experience can be earned entirely outside Canada. Here is who qualifies and how to get ready before the first draw.
TCF Canada 2026: Score Chart to CLB/NCLC and Express Entry Points
TCF Canada is one of only two French tests Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts for permanent residence, and the points it earns can decide whether your Express Entry...
CELPIP vs IELTS for Canada: Which English Test Should You Take in 2026?
Both CELPIP and IELTS are accepted for Canadian permanent residence, so the question is never which one Canada wants. It is which one fits you.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 2026: Eligibility, CRS, and the Reform That Could Replace It
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is the fastest route to permanent residence for people who already work in Canada, and right now it is also the most uncertain.
Which Jobs Give You the Best Chance at Canadian PR in 2026
Most people ask which job pays best in Canada.
Express Entry Tie-Breaking Rule: Profile Date and Time
Every Express Entry draw has a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off. Candidates above the cut-off receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs); candidates below do not.
How to Improve Your CRS Score in 2026: Specific Tactics That Add Real Points
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) decides who gets invited from the Express Entry pool.
CRS Score by Age 2026: Express Entry Points Table
Age is one of the largest single contributors to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
CELPIP Test Canada 2026: Score Chart, Booking, and CLB Conversion
The CELPIP test is Canada's fastest English language test for immigration.
WES ECA Canada 2026: Fees, 5-Year Validity, CRS Points, and Who Must Use WES
A WES ECA for IRCC costs C$264 before delivery and 13% HST, and IRCC accepts it while it is less than 5 years old. Fees and processing times for all five designated organizations, checked September 25, 2026.
Canada PNP 2026: 91,500 Admissions and a Shift in Provincial Power
On March 30, 2026, the Provincial Nominee Program underwent two critical changes that reshape how applicants move through Canada's PNP 2026 immigration system.
How to Improve Your CRS Score: 17 Proven Ways to Add Points in 2026
17 actionable ways to boost your CRS score for Express Entry in 2026. Includes points math, 2026 draw data, and realistic routes for every score range.
IRCC Express Entry Draw #398 Healthcare Glitch: What Affected Candidates Need to Know
Short answer: On February 20, 2026, IRCC ran Express Entry Draw 398 for healthcare with a CRS cutoff of 431, but the draw used the previous 6-month work-experience rule even though...
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