Maple News reports that while Canada offers a range of free, government-funded settlement services designed to support newcomers with their integration process, many immigrants remain unaware of these valuable resources. Settlement services are available to immigrants prior to their arrival in Canada and continue through their early months and years […]
Month: August 2021
Saskatchewan Sees Surge in Demand for Key Jobs Amid and After COVID-19
Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the Canadian labor market, Saskatchewan experienced a noticeable increase in demand across several critical occupations, according to a government study on provincial employment trends. Although hospitality and tourism were hit hard by restrictions and staffing reductions, other industries […]
What to Do If Your PR Card Expires While You’re Outside Canada
Maple News reports: If you’re a Canadian permanent resident currently living or traveling abroad with an expired PR card, don’t panic—you haven’t lost your status. However, you’ll need to take extra steps to return to Canada legally. A valid PR card is typically required to board a commercial flight, train, […]
Quebec Holds Second Arrima Invitation Round Within a Week, Targets Key Tech and Engineering Roles
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has issued 502 new invitations for permanent selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) through its Arrima platform. This marks the second invitation round in just one week, highlighting Quebec’s proactive approach to meeting its immigration and labor market needs. On […]
Ontario Invites 326 Master’s Graduates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 326 candidates through its Masters Graduate stream as part of the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on August 25. This marks the second such invitation round since the introduction of the Expression of Interest (EOI) system for this stream earlier […]
Quebec Holds Latest Skilled Worker Draw, Invites 502 Candidates to Apply for Immigration
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has extended invitations to 502 skilled workers through its latest Arrima draw, which took place on August 19. These candidates have now been invited to apply for permanent selection under Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). To be eligible, individuals must have […]
B.C. Issues 74 Invitations in Latest Tech-Focused Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued 74 invitations to skilled tech professionals on August 24 as part of its ongoing effort to attract top global talent to support the local technology sector. These invitations were sent through the BC PNP Tech stream, a specialized pathway within […]
Federal Court Rebukes IRCC for Unreasonable Delay in PR Application
Maple News reports that the Federal Court of Canada has ruled that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) took an unreasonably long time to process a permanent residence application submitted by two Syrian nationals, Ms. Ghufran Almutadi and Mr. Abdulrhman Taskia. The court decision highlights growing concerns over prolonged […]
Canada Invites 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Applicants With CRS Cutoff of 403
Maple News reports that on August 19, Canada extended invitations to 3,000 Express Entry candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 403—just one point lower than the previous CEC-specific round, indicating a slight easing in selection criteria. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
Approved but Waiting: Stranded Immigrants Face Delays Despite Eased Travel Rules
Maple News reports that despite the gradual loosening of Canada’s pandemic-related travel restrictions, thousands of approved permanent residents—like the Abdeali family from India—remain in limbo, unable to take their final step toward Canadian immigration. Zainab Abdeali, a schoolteacher, and her husband had uprooted their lives in preparation for their new […]
Saskatchewan Welcomes 496 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that on August 19, Saskatchewan issued 496 invitations to immigration candidates through its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw targeted candidates in two subcategories: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. A total of 161 invitations were extended to candidates under the Express […]
Canada Invites 463 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Amid Soaring ITA Numbers
Maple News reports that on August 18, 2021, Canada extended invitations to 463 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via the Express Entry system. To be eligible in this round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 751. This elevated threshold is largely due to the […]
Quebec Conducts Largest Arrima Draw of 2021, Inviting 515 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Quebec has announced the largest Arrima draw of 2021 to date, issuing invitations to 515 skilled worker candidates to apply for permanent selection through the province’s immigration system. The draw, which occurred on August 12, was conducted under Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des […]
Quebec Conducts Largest Arrima Draw of the Year, Inviting 515 Candidates
Maple News reports that Quebec held its largest immigration draw of 2021 on August 12, inviting 515 skilled candidates to apply for permanent selection through the province’s online Arrima platform. The results of this important draw were released today by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration […]
Ontario Launches Updated Provincial Nominee Draws for Masters and PhD Graduates
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has conducted its first round of invitations for international graduates under its newly revamped Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting Masters and PhD graduates. The two draws, held on August 18, mark the first PNP invitations since Ontario introduced changes to its […]
British Columbia Invites Over 435 Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in Latest PNP Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia issued invitations to more than 435 immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draws on August 17, 2021. The invitations reflect the province’s ongoing strategy to meet evolving labour market needs and support economic growth by welcoming skilled individuals and entrepreneurs. Since […]