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Invitations so far in 2026 compared with the same period last year, the split by category, the latest round, and how ITAs and CRS cut-offs are trending for CEC, French-language, healthcare and PNP rounds. Also monthly invitations, progress on category-based rounds, the CRS score distribution in the pool and round-by-round details.
Data as of 2026-10-08. Source: IRCC, https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/json/ee_rounds_123_en.json
These answers are calculated directly from the same data as the site’s dashboards. They are past results, not a forecast.
Lowest French-language score this year?
The lowest French-language proficiency cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 382 on 2026-08-19 (#437), with 5,000 invitations.
Overall CEC score trend
Over the last 5 Canadian Experience Class rounds the cut-off went from CRS 516 to CRS 518 (up 2). Range so far in 2026: CRS 507 – 523. These are past results, not a forecast.
How many in the pool are above 500? Above 510?
21,798 candidates in the pool score 501 or above: 9.5% of the pool.IRCC publishes score bands only, and 501–600 is a single band, so there is no figure at 510. What the data shows: 21,798 at 501 or above, 728 at 601 or above. Pool snapshot of 2026-09-27, all candidates (229,904 in total). Not a live count; later invitations are not deducted.
What was the latest round?
The latest round was #447 on 2026-10-01 (Trades): minimum CRS 476, 3,500 invitations.
What was the latest Canadian Experience Class round?
The latest Canadian Experience Class round was #446 on 2026-09-29: minimum CRS 518, 2,000 invitations.
What is the lowest Canadian Experience Class score this year?
The lowest Canadian Experience Class cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 507 on 2026-03-17 (#404), with 4,000 invitations.
What was the latest Provincial Nominee Program round?
The latest Provincial Nominee Program round was #445 on 2026-09-28: minimum CRS 725, 733 invitations.
What is the lowest Provincial Nominee Program score this year?
The lowest Provincial Nominee Program cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 697 on 2026-08-31 (#438), with 562 invitations.
Provincial Nominee Program score trend
Over the last 5 Provincial Nominee Program rounds the cut-off went from CRS 768 to CRS 725 (down 43). Range so far in 2026: CRS 697 – 805. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest French-language proficiency round?
The latest French-language proficiency round was #437 on 2026-08-19: minimum CRS 382, 5,000 invitations.
French-language proficiency score trend
Over the last 5 French-language proficiency rounds the cut-off went from CRS 409 to CRS 382 (down 27). Range so far in 2026: CRS 382 – 420. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest Healthcare and social services round?
The latest Healthcare and social services round was #441 on 2026-09-04: minimum CRS 475, 3,500 invitations.
What is the lowest Healthcare and social services score this year?
The lowest Healthcare and social services cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 467 on 2026-02-20 (#398), with 4,000 invitations.
Healthcare and social services score trend
Over the last 3 Healthcare and social services rounds the cut-off went from CRS 467 to CRS 475 (up 8). Range so far in 2026: CRS 467 – 475. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest Trades round?
The latest Trades round was #447 on 2026-10-01: minimum CRS 476, 3,500 invitations.
What is the lowest Trades score this year?
The lowest Trades cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 476 on 2026-10-01 (#447), with 3,500 invitations.
Trades score trend
Over the last 2 Trades rounds the cut-off went from CRS 477 to CRS 476 (down 1). Range so far in 2026: CRS 476 – 477. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest Physicians with Canadian work experience round?
The latest Physicians with Canadian work experience round was #440 on 2026-09-03: minimum CRS 198, 229 invitations.
What is the lowest Physicians with Canadian work experience score this year?
The lowest Physicians with Canadian work experience cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 169 on 2026-02-19 (#397), with 391 invitations.
Physicians with Canadian work experience score trend
Over the last 3 Physicians with Canadian work experience rounds the cut-off went from CRS 169 to CRS 198 (up 29). Range so far in 2026: CRS 169 – 223. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest Senior managers with Canadian work experience round?
The latest Senior managers with Canadian work experience round was #444 on 2026-09-16: minimum CRS 389, 250 invitations.
What is the lowest Senior managers with Canadian work experience score this year?
The lowest Senior managers with Canadian work experience cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 389 on 2026-09-16 (#444), with 250 invitations.
Senior managers with Canadian work experience score trend
Over the last 3 Senior managers with Canadian work experience rounds the cut-off went from CRS 429 to CRS 389 (down 40). Range so far in 2026: CRS 389 – 429. These are past results, not a forecast.
What was the latest Skilled military recruits round?
The latest Skilled military recruits round was #430 on 2026-07-23: minimum CRS 368, 4 invitations.
What is the lowest Skilled military recruits score this year?
The lowest Skilled military recruits cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 368 on 2026-07-23 (#430), with 4 invitations.
What was the latest Transport occupations round?
The latest Transport occupations round was #434 on 2026-08-07: minimum CRS 470, 300 invitations.
What is the lowest Transport occupations score this year?
The lowest Transport occupations cut-off so far in 2026 was CRS 470 on 2026-08-07 (#434), with 300 invitations.
What was the latest Education occupations round?
No Education occupations round has been held as of 2026-10-08. It is on the 2026 list of categories, but no round has been held so far.
What was the latest STEM occupations round?
No STEM occupations round has been held as of 2026-10-08. It is on the 2026 list of categories, but no round has been held so far.
How many candidates in the pool score above 500?
21,798 candidates in the pool score 501 or above: 9.5% of the pool. Pool snapshot of 2026-09-27, all candidates (229,904 in total). Not a live count; later invitations are not deducted.
| Round | Date | Round type | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #447 | 2026-10-01 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,500 | 476 |
| #446 | 2026-09-29 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 518 |
| #445 | 2026-09-28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 733 | 725 |
| #444 | 2026-09-16 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 250 | 389 |
| #443 | 2026-09-15 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 519 |
| #442 | 2026-09-14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 576 | 734 |
| #441 | 2026-09-04 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,500 | 475 |
| #440 | 2026-09-03 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 229 | 198 |
| #439 | 2026-09-01 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 521 |
| #438 | 2026-08-31 | Provincial Nominee Program | 562 | 697 |
| #437 | 2026-08-19 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 382 |
| #436 | 2026-08-18 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 523 |
| #435 | 2026-08-17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 442 | 760 |
| #434 | 2026-08-07 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 | 300 | 470 |
| #433 | 2026-08-06 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 391 |
| #432 | 2026-08-05 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 516 |
| #431 | 2026-08-04 | Provincial Nominee Program | 507 | 768 |
| #430 | 2026-07-23 | Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 | 4 | 368 |
| #429 | 2026-07-22 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 399 |
| #428 | 2026-07-21 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 516 |
| #427 | 2026-07-20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 744 |
| #426 | 2026-07-10 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 500 | 392 |
| #425 | 2026-07-09 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,000 | 420 |
| #424 | 2026-07-07 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 517 |
| #423 | 2026-07-06 | Provincial Nominee Program | 534 | 708 |
| #422 | 2026-06-25 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 4,000 | 475 |
| #421 | 2026-06-24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 271 | 223 |
| #420 | 2026-06-23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 516 |
| #419 | 2026-06-22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 955 | 730 |
| #418 | 2026-05-28 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,500 | 409 |
| #417 | 2026-05-27 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| #416 | 2026-05-25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 334 | 805 |
| #415 | 2026-05-11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 380 | 798 |
| #414 | 2026-04-29 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 400 |
| #413 | 2026-04-28 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 514 |
| #412 | 2026-04-27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 473 | 795 |
| #411 | 2026-04-15 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 419 |
| #410 | 2026-04-14 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000 | 515 |
| #409 | 2026-04-13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 324 | 786 |
| #408 | 2026-04-02 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 3,000 | 477 |
| #407 | 2026-03-31 | Canadian Experience Class | 2,250 | 509 |
| #406 | 2026-03-30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 802 |
| #405 | 2026-03-18 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 4,000 | 393 |
| #404 | 2026-03-17 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 507 |
| #403 | 2026-03-16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 362 | 742 |
| #402 | 2026-03-05 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 250 | 429 |
| #401 | 2026-03-04 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 5,500 | 397 |
| #400 | 2026-03-03 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 508 |
| #399 | 2026-03-02 | Provincial Nominee Program | 264 | 710 |
| #398 | 2026-02-20 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | 4,000 | 467 |
| #397 | 2026-02-19 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 391 | 169 |
| #396 | 2026-02-17 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 508 |
| #395 | 2026-02-16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 279 | 789 |
| #394 | 2026-02-06 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | 8,500 | 400 |
| #393 | 2026-02-03 | Provincial Nominee Program | 423 | 749 |
| #392 | 2026-01-21 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 509 |
| #391 | 2026-01-20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 681 | 746 |
| #390 | 2026-01-07 | Canadian Experience Class | 8,000 | 511 |
| #389 | 2026-01-05 | Provincial Nominee Program | 574 | 711 |
| Round type | Rounds | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| French-language proficiency | 10 | 50,500 |
| Healthcare and social services | 3 | 11,500 |
| STEM | 0 | 0 |
| Trades | 2 | 6,500 |
| Education occupations | 0 | 0 |
| Transport occupations | 1 | 300 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 3 | 891 |
| Senior managers with Canadian work experience | 3 | 1,000 |
| Researchers with Canadian work experience | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled military recruits | 1 | 4 |
| Score band | Candidates |
|---|---|
| 601–1200 | 728 |
| 501–600 | 21,070 |
| 491–500 | 12,745 |
| 481–490 | 12,817 |
| 471–480 | 16,465 |
| 461–470 | 16,257 |
| 451–460 | 14,847 |
| 441–450 | 13,677 |
| 431–440 | 13,419 |
| 421–430 | 12,173 |
| 411–420 | 11,888 |
| 401–410 | 11,454 |
| 351–400 | 47,298 |
| 301–350 | 17,359 |
| 0–300 | 7,707 |
| Total | 229,904 |
The 2026 nomination allocation and invitations to date, estimated invitations by category and the latest round; scores for the targeted childcare, healthcare and construction trades invitations, plus the HEI score and wage thresholds and the score distribution in the registration pool.
Data as of 2026-10-08. Source: WelcomeBC, https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program/invitations-to-apply
Nomination allocation: 2026 allocation: 5,254 initially, 1,000 additional, 6,254 in total (announced 2026-08-18).
These answers are calculated directly from the same data as the site’s dashboards. They are past results, not a forecast.
Childcare score trend
Across 6 Childcare invitations this year the score went from 115 (2026-05-06) to 99 (2026-10-08): down 16. Range this year: 99 – 115. These are past results, not a forecast.
High-wage invitation trend
Across 8 high-wage invitations this year, the hourly wage threshold went from $70 (2026-02-04) to $52 (2026-09-24): down $18; invitations went from 206 to 426. Threshold range this year: $52 – $70 an hour; 1,994 invitations in total. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest invitation record
The latest invitations were issued on 2026-10-08, in 4 categories:
Latest Rural/Remote Health invitation
The latest Rural/Remote Health invitation was on 2026-09-17: minimum 60, 33 invitations.
What is the lowest Rural/Remote Health score?
The lowest Rural/Remote Health invitation score so far in 2026 was 50 on 2026-07-23, with 60 invitations.
Rural/Remote Health score trend
Across 2 Rural/Remote Health invitations this year the score went from 50 (2026-07-23) to 60 (2026-09-17): up 10. Range this year: 50 – 60. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest General (High Economic Impact, HEI) invitation
The latest General (High Economic Impact, HEI) invitation was on 2026-09-24: minimum 131, 288 invitations.
What is the lowest General (High Economic Impact, HEI) score?
The lowest General (High Economic Impact, HEI) invitation score so far in 2026 was 131 on 2026-09-24, with 288 invitations.
General (High Economic Impact, HEI) score trend
Across 8 General (High Economic Impact, HEI) invitations this year the score went from 138 (2026-02-04) to 131 (2026-09-24): down 7. Range this year: 131 – 138. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest Childcare invitation
The latest Childcare invitation was on 2026-10-08: minimum 99, 86 invitations.
What is the lowest Childcare score?
The lowest Childcare invitation score so far in 2026 was 99 on 2026-09-10, with 182 invitations.
Latest Construction Trades invitation
The latest Construction Trades invitation was on 2026-10-08: minimum 94, 115 invitations.
What is the lowest Construction Trades score?
The lowest Construction Trades invitation score so far in 2026 was 88 on 2026-08-06, with 187 invitations.
Construction Trades score trend
Across 6 Construction Trades invitations this year the score went from 108 (2026-05-06) to 94 (2026-10-08): down 14. Range this year: 88 – 108. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest Veterinary Care invitation
The latest Veterinary Care invitation was on 2026-10-08: minimum 86, <5 invitations.
What is the lowest Veterinary Care score?
The lowest Veterinary Care invitation score so far in 2026 was 72 on 2026-08-06, with 6 invitations.
Veterinary Care score trend
Across 6 Veterinary Care invitations this year the score went from 100 (2026-05-06) to 86 (2026-10-08): down 14. Range this year: 72 – 100. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest Education invitation
The latest Education invitation was on 2026-08-06: minimum 68, <5 invitations.
What is the lowest Education score?
The lowest Education invitation score so far in 2026 was 68 on 2026-08-06, with <5 invitations.
Education score trend
Across 1 Education invitations this year the score went from 68 (2026-08-06) to 68 (2026-08-06): flat. Range this year: 68 – 68. These are past results, not a forecast.
Latest Health invitation
The latest Health invitation was on 2026-10-08: minimum 76, 82 invitations.
What is the lowest Health score?
The lowest Health invitation score so far in 2026 was 76 on 2026-09-10, with 143 invitations.
Health score trend
Across 6 Health invitations this year the score went from 108 (2026-05-06) to 76 (2026-10-08): down 32. Range this year: 76 – 108. These are past results, not a forecast.
How many registrations in the pool are above 110?
2,246 registrations score 110 or above: 29.2% of the pool. Registration pool snapshot of 2026-10-06: 7,695 registrations (not unique people); it does not show occupation or likelihood of invitation.
| Date | Round type | Basis | Invitations | Minimum score | Hourly wage threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | <5 | 86 | |
| 2026-10-08 | Health | Priority sector | 82 | 76 | |
| 2026-10-08 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 115 | 94 | |
| 2026-10-08 | Childcare | Priority sector | 86 | 99 | |
| 2026-09-24 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 426 | $52/h ($105,000/yr) | |
| 2026-09-24 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 288 | 131 | |
| 2026-09-17 | Rural/Remote Health | Priority sector | 33 | 60 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | <5 | 90 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Health | Priority sector | 143 | 76 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 104 | 94 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Childcare | Priority sector | 182 | 99 | |
| 2026-08-20 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 337 | $55/h ($110,000/yr) | |
| 2026-08-20 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 265 | 132 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | 6 | 72 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Health | Priority sector | 124 | 84 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Education | Priority sector | <5 | 68 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 187 | 88 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Childcare | Priority sector | 183 | 102 | |
| 2026-07-23 | Rural/Remote Health | Priority sector | 60 | 50 | |
| 2026-07-16 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 223 | $58/h ($115,000/yr) | |
| 2026-07-16 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 346 | 132 | |
| 2026-07-09 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | <5 | 88 | |
| 2026-07-09 | Health | Priority sector | 116 | 96 | |
| 2026-07-09 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 136 | 97 | |
| 2026-07-09 | Childcare | Priority sector | 91 | 108 | |
| 2026-06-18 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 130 | $62/h ($125,000/yr) | |
| 2026-06-18 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 149 | 136 | |
| 2026-06-02 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | 6 | 92 | |
| 2026-06-02 | Health | Priority sector | 117 | 100 | |
| 2026-06-02 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 128 | 101 | |
| 2026-06-02 | Childcare | Priority sector | 91 | 111 | |
| 2026-05-14 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 225 | $59/h ($120,000/yr) | |
| 2026-05-14 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 212 | 135 | |
| 2026-05-06 | Veterinary Care | Priority sector | 9 | 100 | |
| 2026-05-06 | Health | Priority sector | 117 | 108 | |
| 2026-05-06 | Construction Trades | Priority sector | 121 | 108 | |
| 2026-05-06 | Childcare | Priority sector | 86 | 115 | |
| 2026-04-22 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 252 | $62/h ($125,000/yr) | |
| 2026-04-22 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 232 | 138 | |
| 2026-02-11 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 195 | $62/h ($125,000/yr) | |
| 2026-02-11 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 265 | 135 | |
| 2026-02-04 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Wage | 206 | $70/h ($145,000/yr) | |
| 2026-02-04 | General (High Economic Impact, HEI) | Points | 223 | 138 |
| Score band | Candidates |
|---|---|
| 150+ | 9 |
| 140–149 | 23 |
| 130–139 | 171 |
| 120–129 | 854 |
| 110–119 | 1,189 |
| 100–109 | 1,426 |
| 90–99 | 1,444 |
| 80–89 | 1,281 |
| 70–79 | 718 |
| 60–69 | 364 |
| 0–59 | 216 |
| Total | 7,695 |
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· An introduction to NS trades recruitment through the EE pool, distinguishing talent selection, employer interviews and immigration invitations.
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· Provincial and federal review responsibilities, and employment, status and disclosure issues between nomination and PR approval.
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· Comparing federal, BC and Ontario trades pathways, including program certificates, occupational licensing and time to qualification.
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· Notes from two April 2026 EE reform sessions, with slide links in the original post. The proposals discussed are not final rules.
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· An April 2026 reform discussion covering proposed program integration, CRS factors and wage levels by occupation.
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· A tool for exploring national wages by NOC using public 2025 wage data. Its results are not IRCC selection rules.
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· Why course length alone does not determine study permit requirements, and how study arrangements and status matter.
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· A mid-May review of year-on-year invitations, rolling totals and category shares.
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· 🪶 Doria’s reflections on pressure, support systems and adapting through a long application journey.
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· Reflections on planning, status management and adaptation, drawing on research and the policy context at publication.
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· Reflections on study purpose, funds, temporary intent and consistent evidence through case-law examples.
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· A discussion of education, career, family resources and long-term plans amid study permit restrictions.
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· An analysis of occupational, regional and language selection using invitations through April 22.
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· A review of Care, Build and Innovate in BCPNP’s April 23 update.
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· An analysis of earnings research and occupational wages in EE reform, not a current scoring rule.
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· A dated discussion of graduate invitations, Canadian experience and OINP reform.
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· A 2022 review of BCPNP priorities, scoring and program changes.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-03-10. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2022 discussion of PGP capacity, waiting and invitation methods.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-03-02. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived visual post on annual Canadian PR statistics, available on Wix.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-24. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived article on study plans, funds, family ties and disclosure.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-19. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2022 discussion of graduation, expiring permits and status transitions.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-16. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A dated analysis of EE and TR-to-PR allocations in the 2022 levels plan.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-15. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived discussion of status and work authorization during the PGWP transition.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-10. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A historical reflection on initial visa applications, family arrangements and later applications.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-02-07. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2022 discussion of IRCC analytics, triage and consistent documentation.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-01-25. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An early-2022 analysis of CEC/FSW draw pauses and application inventory.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-01-19. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived article on school-authorized leave and PGWP evidence.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-01-10. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2022 SOWP clarification; eligibility must be checked against current requirements.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-01-08. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived discussion of temporary-residence applications alongside PR plans.
Archive · Originally published on 2022-01-06. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A late-2021 outlook on study, immigration and policy changes in 2022.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-12-18. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· Student scenarios covering work before classes, part-time study and graduation.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-12-12. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· Archived reflections on study compliance, work authorization, PGWP and planning.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-12-08. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A pandemic-era discussion of overseas online study, returning to Canada and employment preparation.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-11-29. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A discussion of a 2021 case involving the final semester, authorized leave and evidence.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-11-24. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 snapshot of inventory, processing stages and expected wait times across programs.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-10-30. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived review of qualifications, funds, employment and intent in work permit applications.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-10-24. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A historical introduction to work, authorization, TFWP and IMP.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-10-15. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived article on post-approval investigations, consequences and risk awareness.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-10-09. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 CRS strategy archive containing rules that have since changed; not a current scoring guide.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-10-06. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A historical review of 2021 SOWP changes and their implications for families.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-09-27. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 series article on completeness and consistency between the profile and e-APR.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-09-19. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 look ahead at the shift to TEER, retained in its historical context.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-09-17. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 introduction to EE programs, application stages and common misconceptions.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-09-12. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 preview of a New Brunswick graduate stream, distinct from Nova Scotia.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-08-31. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived visual post on spousal sponsorship, available on Wix.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-08-30. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· An archived visual post on PR cards, available on Wix.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-08-18. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 account of Ontario’s graduate EOI launch and the move to ranked selection.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-08-09. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A 2021 article on eligibility evidence, credibility concerns and procedural fairness.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-08-08. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A historical self-check on student work authorization, changes in study status and disclosure.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-07-30. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A historical 2021 caregiver-program analysis; programs and requirements may have changed.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-07-11. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A review of 2021 sponsorship data and cases, not an estimate of current processing times.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-07-09. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· A pandemic-era 2021 discussion of study permit data and preparation.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-07-08. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
· ZING’s 2021 introduction, describing its service approach at the time.
Archive · Originally published on 2021-07-03. This article has not been updated and should not be used as a guide to current requirements.
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Policies change, and articles reflect the information available when they were written. This site provides general information, not legal advice for your individual circumstances. Check current official requirements and seek advice tailored to your situation.