Great news! IRCC launches Express Entry draw 442, issuing 576 invitations to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Plus, Canada ends the temporary public policy exemption for undeclared family members, and Saskatchewan completes final capped intake windows.
Strategic Provincial Selections & Stricter Border Enforcement: September 15, 2026 Digest
As of September 15, 2026, Canada’s immigration sector is implementing key adjustments across economic selection streams, family reunification frameworks, and national border enforcement. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw 442, selecting 576 provincially nominated candidates.
Simultaneously, Ottawa officially ended the temporary public policy that previously allowed certain permanent residents to sponsor undeclared or unexamined family members. On the provincial front, Saskatchewan wrapped up its final 2026 capped sector intakes under the SINP, while the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed it is now removing approximately 400 inadmissible individuals from Canada every week.
IRCC Invites 576 Provincial Nominees in Express Entry Draw #442
On September 14, 2026, IRCC conducted its 18th PNP-specific selection round of the year, executing Express Entry draw 442 under the Express Entry system.
Key Metrics from Round #442:
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Invitations Issued: The federal government distributed 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) directly to candidates possessing valid provincial nominations.
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CRS Cut-Off Score: The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score settled at 734 points, marking a 37-point increase compared to the record-low PNP draw held on August 31.
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Tie-Breaking Rule: IRCC applied a profile timestamp constraint of August 29, 2026, at 21:39:50 UTC to rank identical point profiles.
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Pool Inventory Demographics: As of September 13, 2026, the active Express Entry pool registered 226,793 profiles, with 574 candidates sitting in the 601–1200 CRS bracket.
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2026 Year-to-Date Totals: Canada has now issued 126,732 total Express Entry invitations across 54 draws in 2026, including 8,537 ITAs awarded specifically to provincial nominees.
Canada Ends Sponsorship Exemption for Certain Undeclared Family Members
In a major regulatory development, the Federal Government has officially brought an end to the temporary public policy that allowed certain permanent residents to sponsor immediate family members who were not declared or examined when the sponsor originally immigrated.
Policy Termination & Transition Rules:
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End of Exemption: The temporary public policy officially concluded on September 10, 2026.
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Grandparented Files: IRCC confirmed it will continue to process applications submitted under the exemption on or before September 10, 2026. Any applications filed after this cutoff will no longer qualify for the waiver.
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Who Was Impacted: The policy had provided relief primarily to resettled refugees, protected persons, and individuals who gained permanent residence as sponsored spouses, partners, or dependent children.
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Resumption of Standard Rules: Under standard immigration regulations (including Regulation 117(9)(d)), foreign nationals must declare and have examined all non-accompanying family members during their initial permanent residency applications; failure to do so results in a permanent bar on sponsoring those individuals in the future.
Saskatchewan Completes Final 2026 Intake Windows for Three Capped Sectors
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held its final intake windows of the year for three high-volume economic sectors on September 14, 2026.
Sector Cap Uptake:
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Accommodations: Reached its absolute capacity limit within the opening window, utilizing all 50 available positions.
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Retail Sector: Filled 114 out of 175 available positions, leaving 61 spots unallocated.
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Trucking Industry: Utilized 91 out of 150 available positions, leaving 59 spots remaining.
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Next Up (Food Services): The province opened its final capped intake window of 2026 for the Food Services sector on September 15 at 1:30 p.m., with 175 positions available.
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Program Consolidation: SINP authorities had previously consolidated remaining 2026 sector quotas into this September intake; the province has not yet determined how unused allocations will be redistributed.
CBSA Removes Approximately 400 Inadmissible Individuals Weekly Amid Crackdown
Reinforcing border integrity and community safety, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) released updated operational enforcement figures detailing ongoing operations against serious criminality and organized crime.
Enforcement Actions & Removals:
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Weekly Removal Pace: The agency confirmed it is currently executing the removal of approximately 400 inadmissible individuals from Canada each week.
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Anti-Extortion Operations: CBSA has removed 111 foreign nationals directly connected to efforts disrupting nationwide extortion schemes. In addition, 188 removal orders have been issued on various inadmissibility grounds as of September 3, 2026.
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Regional Breakdown: Of the 111 extortion-related removals, 58 were executed in the Pacific Region, 30 in the Prairie Region, and 23 in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Targeted Inadmissibility: Recent high-profile enforcement cases involved foreign nationals linked to organized crime networks, illegal firearms activity, and serious criminality threatening public safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Express Entry draw 442
1. What were the results of Express Entry draw #442? On September 14, 2026, IRCC issued 576 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, with the minimum CRS cut-off score settling at 734 points.
2. What happened to Canada’s sponsorship policy for undeclared family members? The temporary public policy that allowed certain permanent residents (such as protected persons and refugees) to sponsor previously undeclared or unexamined family members officially ended on September 10, 2026.
3. What happens if a family member was not declared during a previous permanent residence application? Under standard immigration regulations (R117(9)(d)), family members who were not declared and examined when the sponsor immigrated to Canada are permanently excluded from being sponsored under the Family Class, unless a rare humanitarian exemption is granted.
4. Did Saskatchewan’s SINP fill all positions in its September 14 capped intake windows? The Accommodations sector filled all 50 spots. However, Trucking used 91 of 150 spots (59 remaining) and Retail filled 114 of 175 spots (61 remaining).
5. How many inadmissible individuals is the CBSA removing from Canada? The CBSA currently removes approximately 400 inadmissible individuals each week, prioritizing individuals involved in organized crime, extortion networks, firearms violations, and serious criminality.
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