Canada issues invitations to apply to provincial nominees

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

The immigration department issued 511 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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Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026

As of the time of this writing, IRCC has held 39 Express Entry draws in 2026. Overall, Express Entry draws in 2026 have largely prioritized candidates already in Canada, particularly those with Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.

Over the course of 2026, IRCC has issued 92,612 ITAs across the following draw types: