Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents can bring their spouse or common-law partner from India to Canada through the spousal sponsorship program offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program is a key pathway for reuniting families under Canada’s immigration system. To be eligible, the […]
Year: 2021
Canada Opens 18-Month Work Permit for 52,000 Former International Students
Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a new policy allowing former international students with expired or soon-to-expire Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) to apply for a new open work permit valid for up to 18 months. This measure, launched by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on January 27, is […]
Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs for 2021 Reflect Post-Pandemic Shifts
As Canada charts its path to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, signs of growth and optimism are returning to the labor market. With restrictions easing and economic activity picking up, many employers are reversing layoffs and preparing to fill roles essential for the country’s transition into the post-pandemic economy. Maple […]
Canada’s Humanitarian Pathway: When Immigration Makes Room for Compassion
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration framework continues to balance pragmatic rules with human dignity through its humanitarian and compassionate consideration stream. Rooted in Section 25(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), this provision allows individuals who do not meet the standard immigration criteria to request an exception […]
Québec Issues First 2021 Invitations Through Arrima Immigration Portal
Maple News reports that Québec has officially kicked off its 2021 immigration selection process by issuing 95 invitations to apply for permanent selection under the province’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés – PRTQ). The latest draw took place on January 26, 2021, through the province’s Arrima […]
Quebec Kicks Off 2021 With First Arrima Draw, Inviting 95 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Quebec held its first Arrima draw of 2021 on January 26, inviting 95 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection under the province’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued through Quebec’s online Expression of Interest (EOI) platform, Arrima, which is used to manage […]
Manitoba Issues 218 Invitations to Immigration Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued 218 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in a draw held on January 28. This marks the second round of MPNP invitations in the month, targeting skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residency in Canada. The […]
Alberta Opens New Immigration Pathway for International Graduate Entrepreneurs
Maple News reports that Alberta has officially launched a new immigration stream tailored for international graduates seeking to start businesses in the province. The Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream (FGSVS) is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from candidates who meet the eligibility requirements. Introduced on January 27, 2021, the […]
British Columbia Invites 81 Tech Professionals in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a targeted immigration draw on January 26, 2021, extending invitations to 81 tech workers for provincial nomination—a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration […]
Canada Records First Employment Decline Since April Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Maple News reports that Canada experienced a setback in job recovery as national employment fell by 63,000 positions in December 2020, marking the first monthly decline since April of the same year. This 0.3% drop highlights the ongoing impact of renewed COVID-19 restrictions across multiple provinces. According to Statistics Canada, […]
British Columbia Welcomes Tech Talent and Entrepreneurs in Targeted Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia invited a new batch of skilled tech professionals and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination on December 1, 2020. The latest draw under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) resulted in a total of 79 immigration candidates receiving invitations, highlighting the province’s continued […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 211 Invitations in First 2021 PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021 on January 21, issuing a total of 211 invitations for permanent residence through its immigration streams. Of the total invitations issued, 196 were sent to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact […]
Saskatchewan Issues 502 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan conducted a significant immigration draw on January 21, extending 502 invitations to candidates through its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). These invitations mark the province’s ongoing efforts to address skill shortages in key industries by attracting international talent ready to contribute to […]
Canada Holds Third Express Entry Draw of 2021, Invites 374 PNP Candidates
Maple News reports that Canada conducted its third Express Entry draw of 2021 on January 20, extending invitations to 374 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 741 — a high threshold that includes the 600-point boost awarded […]
British Columbia Invites 195 Skilled Workers and Graduates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on January 19, 2021, British Columbia issued 195 invitations to immigration candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw targeted candidates across multiple streams, reinforcing the province’s strong interest in attracting skilled workers and international graduates to support its labor market needs. The latest […]
Alberta Resumes Express Entry Draws with First Round Since 2020
Maple News reports that Alberta has officially resumed invitations under its Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), holding its first draw since June 2020. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 50 invitations to candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream on January 8. To be eligible for this round, […]