Maple News reports that Netflix, the global streaming powerhouse, is set to open a corporate office in Canada as part of its expanding investment in the country’s booming film and television industry. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced the move in a statement highlighting Canada’s growing importance to the company’s global operations. […]
Month: April 2021
Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency: How In-Country Experience Can Boost Your PR Chances
Maple News reports that Canadian work and study experience is now more valuable than ever for those seeking permanent residency (PR) in Canada. In the wake of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the government has pivoted its immigration efforts toward foreign nationals already residing within its borders. To address the limited intake […]
Ontario Overhauls Immigration with New Expression of Interest System
Maple News reports that Ontario has officially launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two key streams of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream and the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. This change signals a shift away from the province’s former first-come, […]
British Columbia Invites 362 Candidates in Latest PNP Draws Targeting Key Occupations
Maple News reports that on April 27, British Columbia issued 362 invitations to immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its strategic efforts to attract skilled workers and address labor market needs. The latest invitation rounds included both a general draw and a targeted draw focused on […]
Alberta Lowers CRS Requirement in Latest Express Entry Draw, Invites 200 Candidates
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Held on April 20, the draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301—one point lower than its previous draw, reflecting […]
Manitoba Issues Largest Skilled Worker Invitations of 2024 in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted its largest Skilled Worker draw of the year, inviting a total of 367 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The draw, held on April 27, targeted skilled professionals and recent graduates with strong ties […]
Canada Invites 266 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on April 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 266 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 753. While this […]
Why Canada Is Tapping Into In-Country Immigration Candidates to Meet Its 2021 Targets
Maple News reports that Canada is increasingly turning to temporary residents already living within its borders to meet ambitious immigration targets in the midst of global travel disruptions. The shift comes as Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2021—a goal complicated by ongoing pandemic-related […]
Manitoba Targets Skilled Talent Abroad in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba conducted an atypical round of invitations on April 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), focusing exclusively on overseas candidates. A total of 399 individuals received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, with a significant emphasis on Express […]
Saskatchewan Invites 269 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 269 invitations to immigration candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in a draw held on April 22. These selected candidates are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residency, pending successful application for a provincial nomination. The latest draw […]
British Columbia Invites 90 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 90 eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 20 through its Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were issued to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically targeting Skilled Workers and International […]
Canada Opens Permanent Residency Pathway for Essential Workers
Maple News reports that Canada has launched a new immigration initiative providing a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers employed in essential sectors. The program, effective from May 6, is open to workers in 135 specified essential occupations, including positions such as cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare professionals. […]
Canada Launches Six New PR Pathways for Residents—Are You Eligible?
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of six new immigration pathways aimed at helping international graduates, essential workers, and French-speaking residents in Canada transition to permanent residency status. These programs open on May 6, 2021, and will remain accessible until November 5, […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 156 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) has released the results of its scheduled immigration draw held on April 15, 2021. A total of 156 invitations were issued through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), marking another step in the province’s effort to attract skilled workers […]
British Columbia Issues 452 Invitations in Major PNP Draw, Spotlighting High-Demand Occupations
Maple News reports that British Columbia invited 452 immigration candidates in a major Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on April 13, 2021. This marks the third-largest draw by the province so far that year, signaling British Columbia’s continued efforts to attract skilled talent amid growing labor market needs. The […]
Alberta Invites 200 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with CRS Cut-off at 302
Maple News reports that Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on April 6, inviting 200 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 302, slightly higher than […]