Express Entry Draw Results 2026 – Latest CRS Scores & IRCC Categories | Amir Ismail

Amir Ismail, RCIC #R412319 · Updated Oct 17, 2026 · 17 min read

IRCC has held 62 Express Entry draws between January 5 and October 16, 2026, issuing 143,467 invitations to apply for permanent residence.

The most recent draw was held on October 16, 2026 for French-language proficiency, issuing 5,000 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 435. Before that, IRCC held a Canadian Experience Class draw on October 15 (2,500 ITAs at CRS 519), a Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 13 (752 ITAs at CRS 772), a Trades Occupations draw on October 1 (3,500 ITAs at CRS 476), a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 29 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 518) and a Provincial Nominee Program draw on September 28 (733 ITAs at CRS 725).

Earlier in September, IRCC held a Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience draw on September 16 (250 ITAs at CRS 389, a new low for the category), a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 15 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 519), and a Provincial Nominee Program draw on September 14 (576 ITAs at CRS 734).

In early September, IRCC held a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw on September 4 (3,500 ITAs at CRS 475), a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw on September 3 (229 ITAs at CRS 198), and a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 1 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 521).

In August, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program draw on August 31 (562 ITAs at CRS 697), a French-language proficiency draw on August 19 (5,000 ITAs at CRS 382, a new 2026 low for that category), a Canadian Experience Class draw on August 18 (1,000 ITAs at CRS 523, the highest CEC cut-off of 2026), and a Provincial Nominee Program draw on August 17 (442 ITAs at CRS 760).

2026 Express Entry Draws at a glance:

Stat	Figure
Total draws (as of October 16, 2026)	62
Total ITAs issued (as of October 16, 2026)	143,467
Record low CRS (all-time)	169 (Physicians, Feb 19)
CEC cut-off range	507 to 523
Latest CEC CRS	519 (Oct 15)
Latest PNP CRS	772 (Oct 13)
Latest Trades CRS	476 (Oct 1)
Latest French CRS	435 (Oct 16)
Latest Senior Manager CRS	389 (Sept 16, 2026)
Active categories 2026	10

Key takeaways: what you need to know right now:

143,467 ITAs issued across 62 draws as of October 16, 2026
Four draws have been held so far in October: a Trades Occupations round on October 1 (3,500 ITAs, CRS 476), a Provincial Nominee Program round on October 13 (752 ITAs, CRS 772), a Canadian Experience Class round on October 15 (2,500 ITAs, CRS 519) and a French-language proficiency round on October 16 (5,000 ITAs, CRS 435).
Eight draws were held in September: a Canadian Experience Class round on September 1 (2,000 ITAs, CRS 521), a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience round on September 3 (229 ITAs, CRS 198), a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations round on September 4 (3,500 ITAs, CRS 475), a Provincial Nominee Program round on September 14 (576 ITAs, CRS 734), a Canadian Experience Class round on September 15 (2,000 ITAs, CRS 519), a Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience round on September 16 (250 ITAs, CRS 389, a new low for the category), a Provincial Nominee Program round on September 28 (733 ITAs, CRS 725), and a Canadian Experience Class round on September 29 (2,000 ITAs, CRS 518).
August brought eight draws: PNP (Aug 4, 507 ITAs, CRS 768), CEC (Aug 5, 3,000 ITAs, CRS 516), French-language proficiency (Aug 6, 5,000 ITAs, CRS 391), Transport Occupations (Aug 7, 300 ITAs, CRS 470), a second PNP round (Aug 17, 442 ITAs, CRS 760), a CEC round (Aug 18, 1,000 ITAs, CRS 523, the highest CEC cut-off of 2026), a second French-language round (Aug 19, 5,000 ITAs, CRS 382), and a third PNP round (Aug 31, 562 ITAs, CRS 697, the lowest PNP cut-off of 2026).
First-ever Trades Occupations draw of 2026 held April 2: 3,000 ITAs at CRS 477
Second Trades Occupations draw of 2026 held October 1: 3,500 ITAs at CRS 476
Record low CRS of 169 issued February 19, 2026, for Physicians with Canadian work experience
First-ever Senior Manager draw held March 5, 2026, at CRS 429, 250 ITAs issued
Second Senior Manager draw held July 10, 2026, at CRS 392, with 500 ITAs, much lower than the first round
Third Senior Manager draw held September 16, 2026, at CRS 389, with 250 ITAs, a new low for the category, down from CRS 392 in July
CEC cut-offs have stayed between 507 and 523, and there’s still no sign they’ll drop below 500 anytime soon.
French draws remain the most accessible pathway for many candidates. The cut-off hit its 2026 low of 382 on August 19, then rose to 435 on October 16, the highest French cut-off of 2026.
First Transport Occupations draw of 2026 held August 7, 300 ITAs issued at a CRS cut-off of 470.
No STEM category draw has occurred in over 30 months; STEM candidates need a different strategy.
Work experience requirement for all 2026 category draws increased to 12 months (up from 6 months in 2025).

Not sure how your profile fits the 2026 draw landscape? Check your Express Entry eligibility or Book Your Strategy Assessment with RCIC Amir Ismail (R412319).

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How Express Entry changed in 2026

In 2026, IRCC moved decisively toward targeted category draws over broad CRS-based general draws. Four new categories were launched in February alone, following the Physicians category added in December 2025. The result is a system where your NOC code and occupation history matter as much as your CRS score.

Category draws let IRCC pull candidates with specific skills from the pool at cut-offs far below the general CEC threshold. A candidate with CRS 450 in a qualifying trade or healthcare occupation may receive an ITA before a general draw ever reaches that score.

Three things define Express Entry in 2026:

10 active categories now exist, with 5 added since December 2025
All renewed categories require 12 months of qualifying Canadian work experience, up from 6 months in 2025
The STEM category has been dormant for over 30 months, STEM candidates need a clear alternative plan

Understand how Express Entry works before building your 2026 strategy.

What Are the New IRCC Express Entry Categories for 2026?

IRCC added five new 2026 categories on February 18: Senior Managers, Researchers, Transport workers, and Skilled Military Recruits, plus Physicians, quietly added December 8, 2025. Total active categories: 10. (Source: IRCC Ministerial Instructions, Feb 18, 2026)

Category	Added	Experience Required	Location of Experience
French-language proficiency	2023 (renewed)	12 months	Canada or abroad
Healthcare & Social Services	2023 (renewed)	12 months	Canada or abroad
STEM occupations	2023 (renewed, no recent draws)	12 months	Canada or abroad
Trade occupations	2025 (renewed, cooks removed)	12 months	Canada or abroad
Education occupations	May 2025	12 months	Canada or abroad
Physicians with Canadian work experience New	Dec 8, 2025	12 months	Canada only
Senior Managers with Canadian work experience New	Feb 18, 2026	12 months	Canada only
Researchers with Canadian work experience New	Feb 18, 2026	12 months	Canada only
Transport occupations New	Feb 18, 2026	12 months	Canada or abroad
Skilled Military Recruits New	Feb 18, 2026	Job offer from CAF required	N/A (foreign military service)

⚠️ Note: The Agriculture and Agri-food category was retired for 2026. If you previously qualified under that stream, you will need a new strategy.

All 2026 Express Entry draw results

As of October 16, 2026, IRCC has held 62 draws, issuing 143,467 ITAs in 2026.

The most recent round was a French-language proficiency draw on October 16, 2026, issuing 5,000 ITAs at CRS 435. Before that, IRCC held a Canadian Experience Class draw on October 15, 2026 (2,500 ITAs at CRS 519), a Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 13, 2026 (752 ITAs at CRS 772), a Trades Occupations draw on October 1, 2026 (3,500 ITAs at CRS 476), a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 29, 2026 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 518) and a Provincial Nominee Program draw on September 28, 2026 (733 ITAs at CRS 725).

IRCC also held a Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience draw on September 16, 2026 (250 ITAs at CRS 389, a new low for the category), a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 15, 2026 (2,000 ITAs at CRS 519), and a Provincial Nominee Program draw on September 14, 2026 (576 ITAs at CRS 734).

Earlier in September, IRCC held a Healthcare and Social Services Occupations draw on September 4, 2026 (3,500 ITAs at CRS 475) and a Physicians with Canadian Work Experience draw on September 3, 2026 (229 ITAs at CRS 198).

CEC draws have stayed mostly in the 507 to 523 range. The latest CEC round on October 15, 2026 landed at CRS 519 with 2,500 ITAs, up from 518 on September 29 and under the 2026-high of 523 set August 18.

French draws went as low as 393 in Q1, and the most recent French-language proficiency draw, on October 16, 2026, issued 5,000 ITAs at a CRS cut-off of 435, up from the 2026 low of 382 on August 19. The first Trades category draw of 2026 took place on April 2 at CRS 477, and the second followed on October 1 at CRS 476 with 3,500 ITAs.

The Senior Manager category has now seen three rounds, with the latest on September 16, 2026 at CRS 389.

Express Entry Rounds of Invitation January 2026 to date

#	Date	Round type	Invitations issued	CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
450	October 16, 2026	French-Language proficiency	5,000	435
449	October 15, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,500	519
448	October 13, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	752	772
447	October 1, 2026	Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3	3,500	476
446	September 29, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	518
445	September 28, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	733	725
444	September 16, 2026	Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1	250	389
443	September 15, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	519
442	September 14, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	576	734
441	September 4, 2026	Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3	3,500	475
440	September 3, 2026	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience	229	198
439	September 1, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	521
438	August 31, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	562	697
437	August 19, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	5,000	382
436	August 18, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	1,000	523
435	August 17, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	442	760
434	August 7, 2026	Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2	300	470
433	August 6, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	5,000	391
432	August 5, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	516
431	August 4, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	507	768
430	July 23, 2026	Skilled Military Recruits	4	368
429	July 22, 2026	French-Language proficiency	5,000	399
428	July 21, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	516
427	July 20, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	511	744
426	July 10, 2026	Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1	500	392
425	July 9, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	5,000	420
424	July 7, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	517
423	July 6, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	534	708
422	June 25, 2026	Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3	4,000	475
421	June 24, 2026	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1	271	223
420	June 23, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	516
419	June 22, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	955	730
418	May 28, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	4,500	409
417	May 27, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	3,000	518
416	May 25, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	334	805
415	May 11, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	380	798
414	April 29, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	4,000	400
413	April 28, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	514
412	April 27, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	473	795
411	April 15, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	4,000	419
410	April 14, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,000	515
409	April 13, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	324	786
408	April 2, 2026	Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3	3,000	477
407	March 31, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	2,250	509
406	March 30, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	356	802
405	March 18, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	4,000	393
404	March 17, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	507
403	March 16, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	362	742
402	March 5, 2026	Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1	250	429
401	March 4, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	5,500	397
400	March 3, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	4,000	508
399	March 2, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	264	710
398	February 20, 2026	Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3	4,000	467
397	February 19, 2026	Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1	391	169
396	February 17, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	6,000	508
395	February 16, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	279	789
394	February 6, 2026	French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2	8,500	400
393	February 3, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	423	749
392	January 21, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	6,000	509
391	January 20, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	681	746
390	January 7, 2026	Canadian Experience Class	8,000	511
389	January 5, 2026	Provincial Nominee Program	574	711

The CRS has changed over time. You can check which version of the Ministerial Instructions respecting the Express Entry system was in force on the day a given round was held to see on what basis candidates were ranked for invitation.

Source: IRCC official immigration and citizenship page. Cumulative total: 143,467 ITAs across 62 draws. Updated October 17, 2026.

What CRS score do you need for Express Entry in 2026?

There is no single CRS number. It depends entirely on your draw type. Here is where each pathway has sat so far in 2026, and what to expect next, based on all 62 draws and 143,467 ITAs issued as of October 16, 2026.

Draw Type	2026 CRS Range to Date	Current Outlook	Best For
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	507-523	505-523, latest CEC draw (October 15, 2026) landed at 519, up from 518 on September 29, under the 2026-high of 523 set August 18	Candidates with Canadian work experience and CRS 500+
French Language Proficiency	382-435	380-440, latest French draw (October 16, 2026) cut-off rose to 435 with 5,000 ITAs, up from the 2026 low of 382 on August 19	Candidates with strong French (CLB 7+) regardless of CRS
Healthcare & Social Services	467-475	460-475, latest Healthcare draw (September 4, 2026) held at CRS 475	NOC eligible healthcare workers with 12 months work experience
Senior Managers	389-429 (three draws)	385-410, latest draw September 16, 2026 at CRS 389, a new low for the category	NOC 00 code executives with 12 months Canadian experience
Physicians	169-223 (169 is the record low)	Pool-dependent – Latest draw September 3, 2026 at CRS 198	Physicians with 12 months Canadian clinical experience
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)	697-805 (incl. +600 bonus)	Consistent monthly draws, latest PNP draw (October 13, 2026) landed at CRS 772, up from 725 on September 28 and well above the 2026 low of CRS 697 set August 31	Candidates with a valid provincial nomination
Trades	476-477 (two draws)	470-490, latest Trades draw (October 1, 2026) held at CRS 476 with 3,500 ITAs	Skilled trades workers with qualifying NOC and 12 months Canadian experience
Transport Occupations	470 (First draw: Aug 7, 300 ITAs)	Expected to continue periodically in H2 2026	Transport occupations with 12 months Canadian experience
STEM (dormant)	Last draw: Apr 11, 2024	No confirmed draw as of October 2026	STEM workers, explore CEC or PNP instead

If your CRS is between 400 and 507, your fastest route to an ITA in 2026 is a category draw, a provincial nomination, or French language skills. The truth is, French alone has driven 55,500 ITAs in 2026, including 5,000 new invitations in the October 16 French draw at a cut-off of CRS 435.

Calculate your current CRS score to see exactly where you stand.

The Senior Manager Express Entry category, who qualifies

On March 5, 2026, IRCC held the first-ever Senior Manager draw (#402), issuing 250 ITAs at CRS 429. For years, executives were disadvantaged by Express Entry. Job offers no longer carry the same weight they did before 2024. Age penalties hit senior candidates harder. The Senior Manager category changes that.

IRCC held a third Senior Manager draw on September 16, 2026 (Draw #444), issuing 250 ITAs at CRS 389, the lowest cut-off yet for this category, down from CRS 392 in July and CRS 429 in March.

Which NOC Codes Qualify for the Express Entry Senior Manager Category?

The following four NOC codes qualify for the Express Entry Senior Manager Category

NOC CODE	Typical Job Titles
00012	financial, communications and other business services \| CEOs, CFOs, banking executives, financial institution presidents, communications company leaders
00013	health, education, social and community services \| Hospital administrators, university presidents, social services directors, public health executives
00014	trade, broadcasting and other services \| Retail chain executives, media company leaders, hospitality conglomerate directors
00015	construction, transportation, production and utilities \| General contractors, logistics firm directors, utilities executives, manufacturing company presidents

A job title of “Manager” or “Director” does not automatically qualify you for NOC 00 codes. IRCC officers look for evidence that you establish overall organizational policy and direct other managers below you who in turn direct staff. Operational managers who report to a VP typically do not meet the threshold.

Do you qualify for the Senior Manager category?

You likely qualify if:

You hold a C-suite title (CEO, CFO, COO, VP) at a Canadian organization
You set organizational strategy, not just operational policy
You have 12 months in Canada in one of the four NOC 00 codes within the past 3 years
You directed other managers who in turn directed staff

You may face challenges if:

Your title is “Manager” or “Senior Manager,” but you report to a VP or Director
Your 12 months of experience includes self-employment or founder equity
You managed a team directly without subordinate managers between you and frontline staff

Consult an RCIC before applying if:

You are a founder or major shareholder, self-employment creates a significant grey area
Your qualifying experience spans two separate companies or two different NOC codes
Any portion of your 12 months was as an independent contractor

Executives applying under NOC 00 categories face the most intensive reference letter scrutiny of any Express Entry category. The documentation package needs to be airtight. Book Your Strategy Assessment to review your NOC eligibility before applying

The Physician Express Entry category, who qualifies

The Physicians category (added December 8, 2025) held its first draw on February 19, 2026, issuing 391 ITAs at a record-low CRS of 169. No other Express Entry draw in the program’s history has run at a lower cut-off.

When Draw #397 came out at CRS 169, it reflected one thing: the pool of eligible physicians in Canada with 12 months of Canadian clinical experience was small enough that IRCC could clear it entirely at a very low score threshold.

What do physicians need to qualify?

At least 12 months of full-time work experience as a physician in Canada within the past 3 years
A NOC code aligned with your medical specialty (confirm your specific code before applying)
All standard Express Entry eligibility requirements: valid language test, education credentials if applicable
The 12 months does not need to be continuous, multiple contracts across provinces can count

Physician Express Entry applications frequently face delays where provincial medical licensing boards have not yet updated their records to reflect completed contracts. Confirm that your licensing status and employment records are aligned before submitting.

What happened to STEM in Express Entry?

No STEM Express Entry draw has occurred since April 11, 2024, over 30 months of dormancy.

In that same period, the eligible STEM occupation list has been progressively narrowed, removing some occupations that previously qualified. If you assumed a STEM draw was coming, it is time to build a parallel plan.

What STEM professionals should do in 2026:

If you have 12 months of Canadian work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation, you qualify for CEC draws at 2026 cut-offs of 507-523
If your French is at CLB 5 or above, investing a few months in improving it to CLB 7 opens access to French language draws where cut-offs ran as low as 393 in Q1 2026
Ontario, BC, and Alberta all have tech-focused PNP streams. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points and bypasses the general CEC cut-off entirely
A STEM category draw could be announced at any time. Keeping an active, complete Express Entry profile in the pool costs nothing and preserves your position

Several STEM clients who were waiting for a category draw in 2024 and 2025 have since pivoted to CEC or provincial nominations and have received their PR. Waiting for a specific category draw is not a strategy when there are active alternatives. Book Your Strategy Assessment to map your options.

How to prepare for your Express Entry category draw

Preparation before a draw matters more than speed after one. Most candidates receive no advance notice of a draw. When IRCC runs a category draw, only candidates who are already in the pool with a complete, eligible profile receive an ITA.

Six things to do now:

Confirm your NOC code matches the category you expect to be drawn under. Use the Government of Canada NOC tool and verify based on duties, not job title.
Verify you meet the 12-month work experience threshold within the past 3 years. This is a hard requirement for all 2026 category draws.
Check your language test expiry. IRCC requires tests dated within the past two years. An expired test removes you from consideration.
Submit or update your Express Entry profile. A profile with outdated information risks being screened out.
Know your CRS score before the draw. A wrong self-assessment leads to misaligned strategy.
Have your documents ready for the 60-day submission window. If you receive an ITA, you have 60 days to file a complete PR application. Medical exams, police certificates, and reference letters take time.

Learn how to prepare for Express Entry category-based draws at amirismail.com.

Check your Express Entry eligibility before your next draw.

Frequently asked questions

What are the new Express Entry categories for 2026?

IRCC added five new categories on February 18, 2026: Senior Managers with Canadian work experience, Researchers with Canadian work experience, Transport workers, Skilled Military Recruits, and Physicians (added December 8, 2025). Combined with the retained 2025 categories: French language, Healthcare and social services, Trades, STEM, and Education, there are now 10 active categories.

What is the lowest CRS score in Express Entry history?

CRS 169, issued on February 19, 2026, in Draw #397, is exclusively for Physicians with at least 12 months of Canadian clinical work experience.

What CRS score do I need for Express Entry in 2026?

It depends on the draw type. Across 2026 to date: CEC draws ran at 507-523; French draws hit a low of 382; Healthcare reached 475; Trades drew at 476-477; Senior Managers dropped to 389; Transport occupations drew at 470; Physicians sat at 169 (record low); and PNP draws ranged at 697-805 (including the 600-point nomination bonus).

Do I need a job offer for 2026 Express Entry category draws?

With the exception of the Skilled Military Recruits category (which requires a job offer from the CAF), category draws do not require a future job offer. They are based on past work experience (gained in Canada or abroad, depending on the specific category rules) in a qualifying NOC code.

How often will IRCC hold Express Entry draws in 2026?

IRCC holds draws often, but they do not announce dates in advance. As of October 16, 2026, we’re already at 62 draws and 143,467 ITAs.

Which NOC codes qualify for the 2026 Senior Manager category?

Four TEER 0 double-zero NOC codes: NOC 00012, 00013, 00014, and 00015. These cover senior executives in financial services, health and education, trade and broadcasting, and construction and transportation. Title alone is not sufficient. The role must involve setting overall organizational policy and directing other managers.

Are STEM workers still invited in Express Entry draws in 2026?

No active STEM category draws have occurred since April 11, 2024. STEM professionals with Canadian work experience can still receive ITAs through CEC draws. Those without Canadian experience should explore French language draws, provincial nominations, or wait for a STEM category draw announcement.

What is the difference between category-based and general Express Entry draws?

General draws (CEC, PNP) invite candidates based purely on CRS score ranking across the full pool. Category draws pull only candidates who meet a specific occupation or language criterion, which allows IRCC to invite them at much lower cut-offs. A candidate with CRS 450 who qualifies for a trades category may receive an ITA before a general CEC draw ever reaches that score.

Is your Express Entry profile optimized for 2026?

Amir Ismail has reviewed over 25,000 immigration cases since 1991 from offices in Toronto, Karachi, and Dubai. The 2026 Express Entry landscape rewards preparation and penalizes generic strategy.

Book your Strategy Assessment, and we will review your NOC code, CRS score, category eligibility, and the fastest route to your ITA.

What to do after an Express Entry draw

Got an invitation, or planning for the next round? These guides cover each step, from your score to your PR application.

Your score: see how the CRS works and how to improve your CRS score.
Your invitation: read what to do in the 60 days after an invitation to apply.
Your documents: follow the Express Entry document checklist, check the proof of funds amounts and, if you studied abroad, get an ECA.
Your language results: convert your scores with the language tests and CLB guide.
Your costs: see the PR government fees.
Your program: compare the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
A provincial route: see the Provincial Nominee Programs.

About the author

Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC #R412319) and founder of Amir Ismail & Associates, with offices in Toronto, Karachi, and Dubai. He has handled over 25,000 immigration cases across Express Entry, provincial nominations, and citizenship pathways since 1991.

Sources: IRCC official immigration and citizenship page; IRCC Category-Based Selection Announcement, February 18, 2026. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice.