Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is continuing its steady pace into February 2025, following a more active January that signaled a return to pre-December levels of immigration activity. So far, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already conducted two draws in February, outpacing the number of […]
Month: February 2025
Prince Edward Island Launches 2025 Immigration Program with Targeted Healthcare Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2025, focusing on the healthcare sector. Held on January 24, the draw issued 22 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through two key immigration pathways: the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express […]
New Brunswick Reopens Immigration Streams Amid Reduced Federal Quotas
Maple News reports that New Brunswick has officially begun reopening its immigration programs following a temporary pause prompted by a significant reduction in federal immigration allocations. For 2025, the Canadian province has been granted just 2,750 nomination spaces, a sharp constraint compared to previous years. These nominations will be distributed […]
IRCC Invites 4,000 More Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Round
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This move reflects Canada’s continued emphasis on attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience as part of its […]
Building Credit in Canada: A Practical Guide for Newcomers
Maple News reports that understanding and managing your credit score is an essential part of settling successfully in Canada, especially for newcomers navigating unfamiliar financial systems. A credit score — a three-digit number ranging from 300 to 900 — helps lenders assess your financial reliability. The higher your score, the […]
IRCC Issues 455 Express Entry Invitations in Latest PNP-Focused Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on February 4, 2025. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 […]
Ontario Expands Permanent Residency Options for Self-Employed Physicians
Maple News reports that Ontario has revised its immigration rules to make it easier for self-employed physicians to qualify for permanent residency under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These updates aim to reflect the reality that many practicing doctors in the province are self-employed, especially in family medicine and […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Boost in Immigration Nominations, Temporarily Pauses Applications
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated an increase of 1,000 spots in its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation, raising the total to 2,050 nominations for the year. The province will also retain its 475 spots under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), bringing its total immigration […]