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Only 96 invitations went out in this round, focused on directly invited Skilled Worker candidates and the support letter open work permit cohort. Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program held Expression of Interest Draw 271 on May 21, 2026. The province issued 96 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker stream, limited to profiles that either declared a direct MPNP strategic recruitment invitation or belonged to the federal support letter open work permit cohort. If y

How long does IRCC take to return passport after stamping? Most applicants receive their passport back within 2 to 4 weeks of submission, though timing varies by office workload and season. IRCC does not publish a standalone turnaround time for this step, but it is part of the overall visa processing timeline. Here is exactly what happens, how to track your passport, and what to do if the wait runs longer than expected. How long after visa approval does IRCC send the passport

A PR-stream LMIA can support your work permit, but it will not erase a serious immigration compliance problem. If you are applying for a Canadian work permit because an employer is supporting your permanent residence plan, it is easy to feel the file should be safe. After all, Canada recognizes dual intent. Employers can use certain LMIA streams to support both a temporary work permit and a future permanent residence application. The new Federal Court decision in Zavala v. Ca

A correspondence letter from IRCC is an official written communication from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada about your application. It may ask for documents, request a medical exam or interview, or inform you of a decision. Some letters require action by a specific deadline. Missing that deadline can affect your application. Types of Correspondence Letters IRCC Sends The word “correspondence” in your IRCC account is a broad label. What matters is the content. Com