Immigrtation News update July 7, 2026
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OINP (Ontario)
- Jul 7 — CEC draw: 2,000 ITAs, CRS cut-off 517, tie-break Dec 29/2025 17:49 UTC. Cut-off up 1 point from last CEC (IRCC halved the invitation volume from 4,000)
- Jul 6 — PNP draw: 534 ITAs, CRS cut-off 708
- Last draw: Apr 30, 2026 — 997 ITAs (Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker + International Student streams), min score 57.
- Structural change: OINP redesign underway — 8 existing streams being replaced by a single Ontario Workforce Priority stream. New EOI system expected to open later this summer. No July draw yet.
No new draws reported for AAIP, MPNP, NSNP, SINP, NBPNP, PEI, NLPNP, or Quebec (Arrima/PSTQ)
New CICC regulatory framework launches July 15, 2026 — stiffer misconduct penalties, greater federal government oversight of CICC board, and a new compensation fund for defrauded clients. Worth reviewing to ensure your practice is aligned before the 15th.