IRCC has conducted another targeted Express Entry draw, this time inviting 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence. Draw #444 Key Details • Category: Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience • Invitations issued: 250 • Lowest CRS score: 389 • Draw date: September 16, 2026 • Tie-breaking date: September 1, 2026 at 23:05:13 UTC This is the third Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience draw of 2026. Previous draws in this category: 🔹 March...

IRCC conducted another Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw on September 15, 2026, inviting 2,000 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Draw #443 — Key Details • Program: Canadian Experience Class (CEC) • Invitations issued: 2,000 • Lowest CRS score: 519 • Draw date: September 15, 2026 • Tie-breaking date: March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC The 519 CRS cut-off is 2 points lower than the previous CEC draw on September 1 (521) and 4 points below the August 18 CEC draw...

A new temporary public policy from IRCC, effective September 4, 2026, gives eligible foreign workers more flexibility to pursue short-term education while working in Canada. Under the new policy, a foreign national may study without a study permit when: ✅ They hold a valid work permit ✅ Their program of study is 6 months or less The authorization continues until the earlier of: • The expiry of the work permit; or• The expiry or revocation of the temporary public policy by the government of...