A new approach to managing applications under the International Student Program has come into effect, impacting how student applications are handled over the next two years.
Quebec’s International Student Program rules for 2025 to 2027 preserve some public and university volumes, exempt renewals, and sharply reduce selected private and non-protected programs.
Quebec has tabled its immigration orientations for 2026–2029 and the specific Immigration Plan for 2026, introducing complementary measures to guide future arrivals.
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.