Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued extra invites to use (ITA) by the Categorical Entry system.
The immigration division issued 279 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
To be thought-about on this draw, candidates wanted to have
- A minimal Complete Rating System (CRS) rating of 789; and
- Created an Categorical Entry candidate profile earlier than 12:59 a.m., Common Coordinated Time (UTC) on September 5, 2025.
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Abstract of Categorical Entry attracts in 2026
| Draw date | Draw Sort | CRS cut-off rating | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Expertise Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Expertise Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
Right now’s draw marks the seventh Categorical Entry collection of the 12 months, and the fourth draw deciding on PNP candidates this 12 months.
Categorical Entry attracts in 2026 have seen Canada’s immigration division focus solely on immigration candidates inside the nation, notably these with provincial nominations and Canadian work expertise.
| Draw Sort | Variety of Attracts |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 4 |
| Canadian Expertise Class | 2 |
| French-Language proficiency | 1 |
In 2026 to date, IRCC has issued 24,457 ITAs throughout the next draw varieties:
| Draw sort | ITAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Canadian Expertise Class | 14,000 |
| French-Language proficiency | 8,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,534 |
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