The month of April marks one of the most active months for immigration, with IRCC issuing 28,125 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) for permanent residence (PR). The selections were made across several federal and provincial programs.
Through the federal Express Entry system, 15,797 invitations across seven draws were issued. The different types of Express Entry draws were
In the provincial programs, the province Ontario issued the most number of invitations, 7,628. Quebec issed 2,555 invitations; Alberta followed with multiple targeted draws in healthcare, technology, trades, tourism sectors etc., issuing 866 invitations. British Columbia issued 484 invitations, Manitoba issued 340 Letters Of Advice, and the Atlantic provinces issued 455 invitations (combined).
The draw results indicate the importance given to skilled migration, regional workforce needs, and category-based selection in Canada. Also, a large number of candidates who are invited are already in Canada on temporary status, such as international graduates or temporary foreign workers. The prioritizing of candidates residing in Canada is part of the immigration plan of Canada for 2026–2028.
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