Canada invites 752 provincial nominees to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.

The immigration department issued 752 ITAs in a draw for Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination.

To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:

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Foreign nationals in Canada who submit an application for permanent residence through Express Entry may also qualify for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP).

If their existing work permits expire before a decision is made on their BOWP applications, they may retain their authorization to work under maintained status, provided they remain in Canada and continue working under the same conditions.

Open work permits may also be available to eligible family members.

This latest draw brings Canada’s total number of Express Entry selection rounds in 2026 to 60.

Express Entry selections this year have continued to place considerable emphasis on candidates with ties to Canada, including provincial nominees and those with Canadian work experience.

Over the course of 2026, IRCC has issued 135,967 ITAs through the following Express Entry draw types: