2,000 ITAs Issued in Latest Canada Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Canadian Experience Class draw on September 15, 2026. Canadian Experience Class candidates faced a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 519 to secure consideration in the round.

Bridging Open Work Permits Keep Skilled Workers on the Job

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires that targeted candidates must have established an Express Entry profile before 12:16 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time on March 26, 2026. Applicants currently residing in the country who pursue permanent residence can apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit while their applications process. If an existing work permit expires before that application clears, recipients benefit from maintained status to keep working under identical conditions, provided they stay within Canada. Eligible family members can also apply for the permit.