Canada invites 1,000 skilled workers to apply for permanent residence

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 523 to receive an invitation.“Number of invitations issued: 1,000,” the notice stated.The d