7,000 French-Speaking Candidates Invited in Latest Express Entry Draw with Low CRS Threshold

Maple News reports that Alberta held a new Express Entry-linked draw under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) on March 2, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was just 301, one of […]

Maple News reports that on July 21, Ontario issued 115 targeted invitations to French-speaking candidates in the federal Express Entry pool, continuing its efforts to attract bilingual immigrants through the province’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2025 significantly prioritizes candidates already residing in the country. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 40% of all permanent residence admissions next year will be reserved for applicants under a new Express Entry sub-category known as the ‘In-Canada […]