Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry pool expanded by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the 501–600 CRS score range accounting for 4,085 of those new entries—representing 93% of the net growth and underscoring how competitive the pool has become. The surge followed Immigration, Refugees and […]
Canada’s Temporary Residence Wait Times Shift Modestly in Latest IRCC Update, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that IRCC updated processing-time estimates on May 26 for temporary-residence applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Overall changes were modest, with many categories showing little movement and some lingering or new backlogs. In the work-permit category, shifts were uneven across country of […]
Residency Obligation Pitfalls for New Canadian Permanent Residents
Maple News reports that Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for misunderstandings of residency obligations, a risk that affects more new PRs than many other status issues. At the heart of the rule is a requirement to be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days in […]
Canada-bound students: What to expect from the CBSA interview and cash-declaration rules
Maple News reports that international students arriving in Canada must undergo an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. The purpose isn’t small talk; the officer is evaluating whether you meet Canada’s entry requirements and whether you have temporary resident intent. Under Canada’s framework for temporary residents, officers […]
French-Speaking Express Entry Invites Issued at Higher CRS Cut-off, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a French-language Express Entry draw. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 409 and had created an Express Entry profile before 10:20 p.m. UTC on April 29, […]
Canada Tightens Scrutiny for Digital Nomads with Updated Entry Rules
Maple News reports that Canada has tightened scrutiny on digital nomads seeking entry under the common work-permit exemption, with updated guidance issued by the immigration department on May 26, 2026. The new instructions, titled ‘Temporary residents: Digital nomads,’ specify that digital nomads must provide documentation demonstrating that their income is […]
Alberta updates WEOI policy under AAIP, enabling edits without cancellation and offering targeted refunds
Maple News reports that, effective May 26, 2026, candidates in Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) who hold a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) can now edit their submission without cancelling it. Previously, updating a WEOI required cancelling the existing submission and submitting a new one, which meant paying the WEOI […]
Maple News Reports: Newcomers Get Guided Tour of Canadian Home Financing in Live Webinar
Maple News reports on a live webinar designed to help newcomers navigate buying their first home in Canada. Hosted by CanadaVisa in partnership with TD Bank, the session aims to demystify mortgage basics, affordability, and the costs that accompany a home purchase. During the interactive session, TD specialists will cover […]
Tracing Beyoncé’s Canadian Lineage: How to Find Out If You Share the Same Ancestor
Maple News reports that more than 13,000 people are now identified as sharing the same Canadian ancestor as Beyoncé, according to WikiTree — and the number could be much larger. Beyoncé is the sixth great-granddaughter of Acadian resistance leader Joseph Broussard, also known as Beausoleil, who led about 193 refugees […]
Canada Holds First Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw in Four Weeks
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 518 and must have created an Express Entry profile before 3:16 p.m. UTC on April […]
Canada imposes mandatory quarantine for travellers returning from Ebola-affected regions
Maple News reports that Canada will impose mandatory quarantine on travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. The quarantine order becomes effective on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. EDT and will remain in place through August 29, […]
Canada Off-Campus Work Rules for International Students: May 2026 Update
Maple News reports the May 2026 update on off-campus work rules for international students in Canada. The standard cap remains 24 hours per week during academic terms, with unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. The biggest change is the April 1, 2026 elimination of the separate co-op work permit. Eligibility: To […]
Behind the Scenes of a Study Permit: A Stage-by-Stage Processing Guide
Maple News reports that for most study permit applicants, the action isn’t in the moment of submission—it unfolds after you’ve completed biometrics. The processing clock starts only once IRCC has received your biometrics, and the 30-day biometrics window (plus time at the VAC) does not count toward published processing times. […]
IRCC to Add Language-Test Field to PGWP Portal as IT Upgrades Roll Out
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is developing a dedicated field on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) portal to submit language test results, as part of a broader push to modernize its online services and reduce applicant confusion. A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office […]
Maple News Live: What Newcomers Should Know Before Buying Their First Home in Canada
Maple News reports on a live, newcomer-focused webinar hosted by CanadaVisa in collaboration with TD Bank, designed to demystify Canada’s home-buying process. The session aims to help newcomers understand mortgage basics, estimate affordability, and anticipate costs beyond the purchase price, enabling more confident decisions as they explore homeownership. Participants will […]
LGBTQ Americans See Expedited Canadian Citizenship Certificates, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that eligible LGBTQ Americans are experiencing expedited processing for Proof of Canadian Citizenship certificates, with some recipients receiving their certificates in as little as two weeks. By contrast, many American applicants now face waits of about a year to obtain proof of Canadian citizenship, as demand surged […]