Canada Immigration Daily Briefing | 2026-02-21
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Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-02-21)
Today's highlights: Under new rules, international students who meet prerequisites will receive shorter study permits - CIC News; latest Express Entry draw invites thousands of healthcare professionals - CIC News
Item 1 | Under new rules, international students who meet prerequisites will receive shorter study permits - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Under new rules, international students who meet prerequisites will receive shorter study permits CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 2 | Latest Express Entry draw invites thousands of healthcare professionals - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Latest Express Entry draw invites thousands of healthcare professionals CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 3 | Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category, CRS cutoff lowest since 2021 - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This item involves adjustments to Express Entry category-based selection.
- This update may affect the CRS score competition range and invitation threshold.
- Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category, CRS cutoff lowest since 2021 CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 4 | Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category, CRS threshold second lowest ever - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This item involves adjustments to Express Entry category-based selection.
- This update may affect the CRS score competition range and invitation threshold.
- Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category, CRS cutoff second lowest ever CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 5 | Canada to prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This item involves adjustments to Express Entry category-based selection.
- Canada to prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 6 | Latest data shows growth in invitations to apply outpacing growth in highest-scoring Express Entry profiles - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Latest data shows growth in invitations to apply outpacing growth in highest-scoring Express Entry profiles CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 7 | IRCC February processing times: family sponsorship wait times down, study and work permit applications surge - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- IRCC February processing times: family sponsorship wait times down, study and work permit applications surge CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 8 | As Express Entry inventory drops sharply, IRCC's total backlog hits new high - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- As Express Entry inventory drops sharply, IRCC's total backlog hits new high CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 9 | Ontario issues over 1,400 invitations to foreign workers and international graduates - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Ontario issues over 1,400 invitations to foreign workers and international graduates CIC News
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Item 10 | Who is eligible for permanent residence under Canada's new transportation category? - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Who is eligible for permanent residence under Canada's new transportation category
- Recommended action: Check whether your NOC/work permit/language/work experience meet the new criteria, and prepare a list of documents to submit.
Category:Immigration policy / Application process / Processing updates
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Note: The above is information compilation, not legal advice; for key provisions, please refer to IRCC/provincial official websites.
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