Encubate
Your trusted immigration consultancy, specializing in Canadian visa, immigration, and citizenship services.
With expert guidance & personalized solutions, we help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of Canadian immigration law. With expert guidance and personalized solutions, we help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of Canadian immigration law.
09/22/2026
Affected by the EC or ILAC closures? Your next step may affect your legal status in Canada, so don’t wait to figure out what applies to you.
What you need to do depends on your specific situation, including whether you are inside or outside Canada, your current status and expiry date, the length of your replacement program, your work or travel plans, and whether PAL/TAL or CAQ requirements apply.
We created a dedicated EC/ILAC Closure FAQ page to help affected students identify which scenario matches their case, understand the options that may be available, and know what steps may need to be taken next.
The page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available, so check it regularly.
Start here: https://encubate.ca/ec-ilac-student-support
If you are unsure which scenario applies to you or have questions about your status, book a consultation with one of our RCICs.
09/15/2026
Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations were invited in today’s draw.
On September 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program candidates, with a minimum CRS score of 734.
If you received an Invitation to Apply or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
09/11/2026
Four provincial immigration selection rounds took place within the past week:
On September 3, Alberta issued 96 invitations through the Accelerated Tech Pathway, with a minimum EOI score of 60.
On September 4, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 97 Invitations to Apply through the NLPNP. No minimum score or specific stream breakdown was published.
On September 9, Alberta issued 51 invitations through the Express Entry-aligned Dedicated Health Care Pathway, with a minimum EOI score of 60.
On September 10, Newfoundland and Labrador issued another 36 Invitations to Apply through the NLPNP. No minimum score or occupation targeting was published.
Provincial nomination programs have different eligibility requirements and selection criteria. If you want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
09/11/2026
Healthcare and social services occupations were targeted in the latest Express Entry draw.
On September 4, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #441 and issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 475 under the Healthcare and Social Services Occupations category.
If you received an Invitation to Apply or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
Starting a new semester in Canada comes with more than classes and assignments.
If you’re an international student attending a college, university or other post-secondary institution, it’s important to keep track of the immigration conditions connected to your studies, including your ability to work, your study permit expiry date and your eligibility for a PGWP after graduation.
Planning ahead can also make it easier to understand how your studies may fit into your longer-term plans in Canada.
If you have questions about your study permit, an extension, PGWP eligibility or future permanent residence options, Encubate can help you understand what may apply to your situation.
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Express Entry draw for physicians with Canadian work experience.
On September 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #440 and issued 229 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 198 under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category.
This was the third Express Entry round targeting physicians with Canadian work experience in 2026.
If you received an Invitation to Apply or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
Quebec has opened its next intake stage for family sponsorship undertaking applications.
As of September 1, 2026, sponsors whose qualifying IRCC sponsor eligibility letter, or eligible acknowledgment of receipt (AOR), is dated January 31, 2025 or earlier may now be able to submit their Quebec undertaking application.
Not every AOR qualifies, and applications submitted before their eligible intake date can be returned.
If you’re unsure whether you can submit now or have questions about the process, contact Encubate to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
09/01/2026
Express Entry CEC draw: 2,000 invitations issued.
On September 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw #439 and issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 521 under the Canadian Experience Class.
If you received an Invitation to Apply or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
09/01/2026
Manitoba issued 741 invitations in its latest MPNP draw.
On August 27, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 741 Letters of Advice to Apply across multiple selections.
The round included 600 candidates selected under technical trades and transport-related criteria, with a lowest ranking score of 731, as well as additional occupation-specific, Francophone and strategic recruitment selections. Of the 741 candidates invited, 150 had valid Express Entry profiles.
If you received an invitation or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
09/01/2026
Express Entry PNP draw: 562 invitations issued.
On August 31, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 562 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 697 under the Provincial Nominee Program.
If you received an Invitation to Apply or want to better understand your Canadian immigration options, contact us to speak with our licensed immigration consultants.
https://www.encubate.ca/contact
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