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10/16/2026

🇨🇦 Canada Express Entry: Additional CRS Points for High-Wage Occupations

IRCC’s high-wage occupation categories may provide eligible Express Entry candidates with opportunities to earn additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points through qualifying Canadian work experience and qualifying job offers.

The points available depend on the applicable wage threshold and whether the candidate meets IRCC’s eligibility requirements.

📊 1. CRS Points for Canadian Work Experience in a High-Wage Occupation

Candidates with at least 12 months of eligible Canadian work experience in qualifying high-wage occupations may receive:

High-wage occupation level

Additional CRS points

At least 12 months in one or more occupations paying at least 2× the median wage

70 points

If not eligible for 70 points, at least 12 months combined in occupations paying at least 1.5× the median wage

40 points

If not eligible for 40 or 70 points, at least 12 months combined across eligible occupations paying at least 1.3× the median wage

20 points

💼 2. CRS Points for a Qualifying Job Offer in a High-Wage Occupation

Candidates with a qualifying job offer in an eligible high-wage occupation may receive:

High-wage occupation level

CRS points

At least 2× the median wage
100 points

At least 1.5× the median wage
70 points

At least 1.3× the median wage
50 points

10/01/2026

🚨 Express Entry Draw Alert: Trades Occupations 🇨🇦
IRCC just issued 3,500 invitations in a category-based draw for skilled trades workers!
📊 CRS cut-off: 476
⏳ Tie-breaking rule: May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC
Big win for electricians, welders, carpenters & more 🔧
Got your ITA? Drop a 🙌 below!

09/30/2026

🇨🇦 PM Mark Carney told the New York Times that Canada's immigration system is now back on track. The next step, he said, is deciding when to begin a "controlled increase" in population again.

No dates or figures were shared.

📌 Current targets:

385,000 PR admissions in 2026
370,000 each in 2027 and 2028
Temporary residents to be reduced to 5% of the population by end of 2027

📅 The new Immigration Levels Plan is expected in about a month, and that's where any updated targets will be announced.

09/30/2026

📊 Where does YOUR CRS score stand?

Here's the latest Express Entry pool breakdown as of September 27, 2026 🇨🇦

Check how many candidates are in your score range and see how close you are to an ITA.

💡 Not in the top range yet? Language scores, French, or a job offer can boost your CRS.

📩 DM us for a free profile assessment!

09/29/2026

🇨🇦 Canada invests ~$1.2M to bring French-speaking newcomers to smaller provinces!

📍 Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made the announcement in St. John's on September 29, alongside Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, Lin Paddock.

💰 The funding comes from the Francophone Immigration Support Program.

🗣️ Speak French? Canada wants you, and smaller provinces are opening their doors wider than ever.

💬 Comment "FRENCH" or DM us to check your eligibility 👇

09/29/2026

🇨🇦 CEC Express Entry Draw Update

Another Express Entry draw is here! 🎉

2,000 candidates received Invitations to Apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

🔹 CRS cut-off: 518
🔹 Tie-break: February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC

Congratulations to everyone who received their ITA! 🍁

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

🇨🇦 **Canada Express Entry CEC Draw**

IRCC has conducted a new Canadian Experience Class draw:

🔹 **2,000 ITAs issued**
🔹 **CRS cut-off: 518**
🔹 **Tie-break date:** February 13, 2026 at 20:48:08 UTC

🎉 Congratulations to all successful candidates!

Received an ITA? Now it's time to prepare your documents and submit your permanent residence application within the required timeframe.

09/28/2026

🇨🇦 Alberta Conducts Six AAIP Draws in September 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held six draws this September, inviting candidates across multiple streams to apply for provincial nomination.

A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile, which virtually guarantees an Invitation to Apply for Canadian PR.

📩 Want to know if you qualify for AAIP? DM us for a profile assessment.

09/28/2026

🇨🇦 Express Entry PNP Draw Update!

IRCC has issued 733 ITAs through the latest Provincial Nominee Program draw.

🔹 CRS Cut-off: 725
🔹 Tie-Breaking Date: September 17, 2026
🔹 Tie-Breaking Time: 01:36:17 UTC

Congratulations to everyone who received an invitation! 🍁🎉

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