….issues record-low four permanent residency invitations
Canada has opened a new immigration pathway for skilled foreign military personnel under its Express Entry programme.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued just four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the category’s inaugural draw, the lowest number ever issued in a single Express Entry selection round, which highlights the highly specialised nature of the category.
The latest selection round, conducted by IRCC on July 23, targeted candidates under the newly introduced Skilled Military Recruits category. To receive an invitation, applicants were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 368 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 8:11 pm UTC on June 2, 2026.
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