Canadian Experience Class candidates invited 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 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class candidates.

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

See how competitive your Express Entry profile is

The latest draw marks IRCC’s 44th Express Entry selection round of 2026.

So far this year, the department has maintained a strong focus on candidates with Canadian work experience and those holding provincial nominations.

Over the course of 2026, IRCC has issued 108,123 ITAs through the following Express Entry draw types: