5,000ITAs issued
27 Oct 2026 · Express Entry
French-language Express Entry draw invites 5,000 candidates
IRCC invited 5,000 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 407, 28 points lower than the French-language draw on 16 October.
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150ITAs
28 Oct 2026 · Express Entry
Transport occupations draw invites 150 candidates
A category-based draw for transport occupations used a minimum CRS score of 477.
792ITAs
26 Oct 2026 · PNP
Provincial Nominee Program draw invites 792 candidates
IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program draw with a minimum CRS score of 761.
5,000visa cap
20 Oct 2026 · New Zealand
India–New Zealand trade deal opens new work visa categories
The agreement took effect on 20 October and adds Temporary Employment Entry visas for Indian professionals, with up to 5,000 holders at a time.
476closed
1 Jul 2024 · Australia
Subclass 476 closed to new applications
The Skilled – Recognised Graduate visa has been closed since 1 July 2024. Existing holders keep their visas, and graduates should look at other routes.
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