Quebec’s 2026-2029 immigration plan sets a lower-volume direction, makes PSTQ the main skilled worker route, and closes suspended PEQ worker pathways.

IRCC provides a tool to estimate how long it takes to process various immigration applications, including temporary residence permits.

As of May 7, 2026, the clearest official IRCC signals this week are the 33,000-worker in-Canada PR acceleration plan, stronger consultant regulation, 2026 PAL allocations, and the April 30 permanent residence fee increase.

Express Entry draw 407 focused on the Canadian Experience Class, issuing 2,250 invitations with a CRS cutoff score of 509.

Express Entry draw 409 focused on the Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 324 invitations to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 786.

IRCC conducted Express Entry draw 408 on April 2, 2026, targeting Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3 with a CRS score of 477.

IRCC conducted Express Entry draw 410 specifically for the Canadian Experience Class on April 14, 2026, issuing 2,000 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 515.

Review the details of Express Entry draw 411 for French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2, featuring a CRS cutoff of 419 and 4,000 invitations issued.

Express Entry draw 412 focused on the Provincial Nominee Program, issuing 473 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 795.

Express Entry draw 413 focused on the Canadian Experience Class, issuing 2,000 invitations to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 514.