IRCC • Mar 2, 2026
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2026 ITAs: 44,862
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Draw #402 • Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
ITAs: 250
CRS: 429
Date: 2026-03-05
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ITAs: 5,500
CRS: 397
Date: 2026-03-04
Latest Express Entry rounds
Full table
| Round | Date | Category | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 2026-03-05 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 250 | 429 |
| 401 | 2026-03-04 | French-language proficiency | 5,500 | 397 |
| 400 | 2026-03-03 | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4,000 | 508 |
| 399 | 2026-03-02 | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 264 | 710 |
| 398 | 2026-02-20 | Healthcare | 4,000 | 467 |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
OINP draws are targeted — stream fit and evidence quality matter.
2026 ITAs: 3,229
Alloc: 14,119
Latest
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
ITAs: 951
Date: 2026-02-18
Score: 50 and above
2026 progress
3,229 / 14,119
23% of 2026 allocation.
Allocation is nominations; table shows invitations to apply (ITAs).
Latest OINP draws (2026)
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| Date | Stream | ITAs | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream | 951 | 50 and above |
| 2026-02-18 | Employer Job Offer: International Student stream | 453 | 80 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream | 129 | 33 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream | 14 | 44 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream | 634 | 36 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: International Student stream | 26 | 69 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: International Student stream | 1,015 | 56 and above |
| 2026-02-02 | Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream | 7 | 34 and above |
Express Entry rounds
Official-style table view. Showing 5 rounds per page.
| Round | Date | Draw type | Category | ITAs | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 2026-03-05 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | 250 | 429 |
| 401 | 2026-03-04 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | French-language proficiency | 5,500 | 397 |
| 400 | 2026-03-03 | Canadian Experience Class | Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 4,000 | 508 |
| 399 | 2026-03-02 | Provincial Nominee Program | Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 264 | 710 |
| 398 | 2026-02-20 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | Healthcare | 4,000 | 467 |
2026 ITAs by category
Total ITAs issued in 2026: 44,862
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
24,000
Invitations issued
French-language proficiency
14,000
Invitations issued
Healthcare
4,000
Invitations issued
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
2,221
Invitations issued
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
391
Invitations issued
Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
250
Invitations issued
Recent IRCC updates
Latest official announcements from IRCC.
IRCC • Feb 18, 2026
Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories
IRCC • Feb 18, 2026
A resilient Canadian economy depends on a highly skilled workforce. Immigration helps fill critical labour gaps in priority industries where there is not enough domestic talent.
IRCC • Feb 18, 2026
Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition for skilled workers intensifies, Canada’s…
IRCC • Feb 17, 2026
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry categories as part of an address to the Ca…
IRCC • Jan 19, 2026
Francophone and Acadian minority communities outside Quebec contribute to the economy, culture and vitality of the French language in Canada. Francophone immigration remains essential and ai…