Canada Immigration Daily Briefing | 2026-02-20
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Canada Immigration Daily Briefing (2026-02-20)
Today's highlights: Canada holds first Express Entry draw in new categories, CRS cutoff lowest since 2021 - CIC News; Canada to prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence via Express Entry - CIC News
Item 1 | Canada holds first Express Entry draw in new categories, CRS cutoff lowest since 2021 - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This item involves changes 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 categories, 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 2 | Canada to prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence via Express Entry - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This item involves changes 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 3 | IRCC February processing times: family sponsorship wait times drop, study and work permit applications surge - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- IRCC February processing times: family sponsorship wait times drop, 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 4 | 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 5 | Canadian Experience Class candidates invited with lowest CRS score since 2024 - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- This update may affect the CRS score competition range and invitation threshold.
- Canadian Experience Class candidates invited with lowest CRS score since 2024 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 | 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 7 | Eligible provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Eligible provincial nominees can benefit from this special LMIA-exempt work permit 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 | Holding dual citizenship in Canada - what you need to know - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Holding dual citizenship in Canada - what you need to know 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 | Canadians can now travel to China visa-free - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Canadians can now travel to China visa-free 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 | Future-proof your marketing career with the Chartered Marketer designation - CIC News
Key points (highlights + impact + advice):
- Future-proof your marketing career with the Chartered Marketer designation 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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Note: The above is information compilation, not legal advice; for key terms, please refer to IRCC/provincial official websites.
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