RCIC Sharmin Alam

09/02/2026

CEC Draw Update: What Just Changed
IRCC held Canadian Experience Class draw of 2026 on September 1 — and the numbers tell an interesting story when you line it up against the previous round.
🔹 August 18 CEC draw: 1,000 ITAs issued, CRS cutoff of 523
🔹 September 1 CEC draw: 2,000 ITAs issued, CRS cutoff of 521

At first glance, a 2-point drops looks like promising. The cutoff moved because IRCC simply increased invitation pool by half, from 1,000 moved up to 2,000.

What this means for candidates:
✅ CEC cutoffs have held steady in the 507–518 range for most of 2026 — this draw fits right into that pattern.
✅ A smaller draw size is a signal to watch, not panic over. If IRCC continues scaling back CEC volume, cutoffs could climb further in upcoming rounds even without more competition.
✅ IRCC has now invited over 91,600 candidates through Express Entry in 2026 alone, so the system is still moving — just distributing invitations differently across categories (PNP, CEC, French-language, etc.) week to week.

If you're below that mark, provincial nomination or French-language proficiency remain the fastest lanes to boost your standing right now.
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

CEC Draw Update: What Just Changed
IRCC held Canadian Experience Class draw of 2026 on September 1 — and the numbers tell an interesting story when you line it up against the previous round.
🔹 August 18 CEC draw: 1,000 ITAs issued, CRS cutoff of 523
🔹 September 1 CEC draw: 2,000 ITAs issued, CRS cutoff of 521

At first glance, a 2-point drops looks like promising. The cutoff moved because IRCC simply increased invitation pool by half, from 1,000 moved up to 2,000.

What this means for candidates:
✅ CEC cutoffs have held steady in the 507–518 range for most of 2026 — this draw fits right into that pattern.
✅ A smaller draw size is a signal to watch, not panic over. If IRCC continues scaling back CEC volume, cutoffs could climb further in upcoming rounds even without more competition.
✅ IRCC has now invited over 91,600 candidates through Express Entry in 2026 alone, so the system is still moving — just distributing invitations differently across categories (PNP, CEC, French-language, etc.) week to week.

If you're below that mark, provincial nomination or French-language proficiency remain the fastest lanes to boost your standing right now.
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

09/01/2026

Did you know an immigration medical exam (IME) has an expiry date?
Generally, a medical exam is valid for 12 months. Complete it too early in a long process, and you may end up paying for a repeat exam with your own time and money.

Exception: Under IRCC’s extended temporary public policy (valid through October 5, 2029), if you already live in Canada, applied for TR or PR, and completed an IME within the last 5 years that showed low/no public health risk, you may be exempt from taking a new exam.Simply provide your previous IME or UMI number.

Timing is everything. Before booking a panel physician, check where your application stands—doing it "to get it out of the way" isn't always the smart choice.

Contact Aclara Immigration before you book:
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/31/2026

Planning to apply for permanent residence through Ontario's Workforce Priority Stream (OINP)? 🇨🇦 Don't overlook how language points are calculated!

While many candidates focus on work experience or job offers, language proficiency is one factor you can actively control and improve to boost your Expression of Interest (EOI) score.

Here is a breakdown of how the OINP scoring system evaluates language skills:

📌 1. Points are capped at 15 for Official Language Ability
-CLB 9 or higher: 15 points
-CLB 8: 12 points
-CLB 7: 8 points
-CLB 6: 4 points
-CLB 5 or below: 0 points

⚠️ 2. The "Lowest Band" Rule Matters Most
Ontario does NOT average your language test scores. Your points are determined strictly by your lowest single component across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

🇨🇦 3. Bilingual Advantage (+10 Points)
If you are fluent in both English and French, you can earn up to 10 additional points (requiring a minimum of CLB 6 in all four modules for both languages).

💡 Pro-Tip for Applicants:
Because your points are dictated by your lowest module, spend 80% of your prep time targeting your weakest skill (whether IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF) before re-taking your test!

👇 Have questions about OINP scoring? Contcat Us!

📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/28/2026

Did you know your application photo has rules most people have never read?
Exact dimensions. A plain background. Head size measured from chin to crown. Taken within the last six months. No smiling in some categories, no glasses, no head covering unless worn for religious reasons.
A photo studio that does 'passport photos' is not automatically doing Canadian visa photos. Ask specifically, and check the specification before you pay.
Small detail. Real delay.
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/26/2026

Did you know you may need a police certificate from a country you left fifteen years ago?

For permanent residence, IRCC generally wants a police certificate from every country where you lived six months or more since turning eighteen. Studied abroad? Worked on a posting? That counts.

Some countries take months to issue one. Applicants who start this on the day they file are the ones who end up waiting.

Start early. Start with the slowest country.

📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/25/2026

Time is Running Out: The Final Countdown for IRCC's Undeclared Family Members Policy!

If you or someone you know became a permanent resident in Canada without declaring a spouse, partner, or dependent child, the clock is officially ticking.

For years, this special IRCC public policy has offered a critical second chance to reunite families who were previously left out of immigration applications—such as resettled refugees, protected persons, and those sponsored through certain Family Class streams.

⚠️ The Window is Slamming Shut
This policy has been in place for a long time, but its days are numbered. The absolute deadline for IRCC to receive eligible applications is September 10, 2026.

Once this date passes, this pathway closes for good. If you miss this cutoff, you permanently lose the opportunity to sponsor these family members under this specific humanitarian exemption.

Who is Eligible Before Time Runs Out?
You may still qualify if you became a permanent resident as a:
- Resettled refugee
- Protected person
- Family Class sponsored immigrant
- Spouse or common-law partner sponsored under the in-Canada class

Note: This policy does not apply to individuals who immigrated through economic programs).

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late!

Because applications take time to prepare and must be physically or digitally received by September 10, 2026, immediate action is vital.

Reach out to Aclara Immigration right away to start your application before this door closes forever:

📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka Office: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough Office: 462
Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/24/2026

A common application error is miscalculating your time spent in Canada, including time spent with work permit status.

To avoid delays, make sure you're eligible before you apply for a grant of citizenship.
Check your eligibility: https://bit.ly/4qYqd2T

Contact us for further assistance
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/21/2026

⚠️ Can you lose your Canadian Permanent Residence status decades after being recognized as a protected person?
A recent Federal Court decision (Slepcsik v. Canada, 2025 FC 1840) proves that you can.

The Case Breakdown:
🔹️1997–1999: Roman Slepcsik fled persecution against Roma in the Czech Republic, was granted refugee status, and became a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR).
🔹️The Action: Over the following years, he obtained a Czech passport and made trips back to his home country for family reasons (including caring for a sick relative).
🔹️The Legal Trap: Under Section 108 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), travelling on your home country's passport or returning to your home country can trigger "cessation" (re-availment of national protection).
🔹️The Fallout: Under changes made to Canadian law in 2012 (IRPA s. 46(1)(c.1)), if your refugee status is ceased, your Permanent Residence status is automatically stripped.

The Federal Court dismissed his constitutional Charter challenge, confirming that PR status alone does not shield a former refugee from losing their status due to cessation. Because the Federal Court certified serious questions of general importance, the decision can be appealed to the Federal Court of Appeal.

💡 The Key Takeaway:Permanent Residence does not extinguish underlying refugee status obligations. If you obtained PR through refugee protection, travelling back to your country of origin—even briefly or on a home-country passport—can jeopardize your entire life in Canada. Always seek specialized legal advice before travelling.

📖 Case: Slepcsik v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 1840

If you obtained permanent residence as a protected person or refugee status and are considering travelling to your country of nationality, do not assume that your PR status makes the trip risk-free. Obtain professional advice before travelling.

📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8



08/18/2026

CEC Draw Update

IRCC held Canadian Experience Class draw of 2026 on August 18 — and the numbers tell an interesting story when you line it up against the previous round.

At first glance, a 7-point jump looks like competition is heating up. Fewer invitations naturally means the line gets drawn slightly higher, even without a real shift in who's in the pool.

Got ITA? Contact us to pave your path forwards
📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8

08/17/2026

Your representative's mistake can still be your problem

The Federal Court has dealt many times with applicants who discovered, after a refusal, that an agent had altered documents, inflated experience or answered questions they never saw. The general position is uncomfortable: an applicant remains responsible for the contents of their own application.

There are cases where extraordinary agent misconduct has been recognised, but the applicant has usually had to show diligence of their own — that they reviewed what they could, that they raised the issue promptly, that they didn't simply hand over a passport and stop asking.

What this means for you: verify your representative's licence, insist on seeing the final package, and keep a copy.
CICC public register. Two minutes. Do it today.

📱 Bangladesh: +880 1731 171 513
📱 Canada: +1 (416) 903 4778
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.aclaraimmigration.com
🏢 Dhaka: Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212
🏢 Scarborough: 462 Birchmount Rd, ON M1K 1N8