Maple News reports that on July 8, 2021, Canada issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through a new round of Express Entry draws, exclusively targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 369, marking a slight increase from […]
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Manitoba Extends Invitation to 277 Skilled Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on July 9, the province of Manitoba issued 277 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), offering them a pathway toward Canadian permanent residency. These invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), are intended for immigration candidates who can receive a […]
Saskatchewan Invites 295 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has invited 295 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination via its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The draw, held on July 8, targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category, which includes two sub-streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. Of the total invitations […]
Canada Invites 6,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on June 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 invitations to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was 357 — marking the second-lowest cut-off in the history of CEC-only […]
Canada Updates Express Entry Settlement Funds Requirement for 2021
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated settlement fund requirements for Express Entry candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). These changes directly affect candidates who do not currently have a valid job offer in Canada and […]
British Columbia Issues 387 Invitations Across Two Targeted Immigration Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia issued a total of 387 invitations to immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on July 6, 2021. These draws fall under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), which continues to adapt its selection process to support provincial […]
Rising Pathway: More International Students Becoming Canadian Permanent Residents
Maple News reports a growing trend of international students not only choosing Canada as their study destination but also transitioning into long-term residents. This migration pathway is increasingly shaping Canada’s demographic and labour landscape. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the number of study permit holders surged from […]
Alberta Holds New PNP Draw with Steady CRS Cutoff, Invites 184 Express Entry Candidates
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 300 or higher. The draw took place on June 16 and resulted in 184 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. […]
Canada Invites 1,002 Newcomers in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Canada has issued 1,002 invitations to apply for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw, held on June 23, showcased a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 742—significantly higher than average due to the automatic 600-point […]
Manitoba Breaks Record with 1,017 Express Entry Invitations in Major PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has set a new milestone in its immigration efforts, issuing a record 1,017 invitations to Express Entry candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on June 28. The invitations were extended under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To […]
Manitoba Invites 141 Immigration Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on June 17, 2024, Manitoba invited 141 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Successful nominees will gain a significant advantage in their application for Canadian permanent residency. The invitations, formally known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), […]
British Columbia Invites 52 Tech Workers in Latest BC PNP Tech Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 52 new invitations to skilled tech workers through its BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. The draw took place on June 29 and targeted candidates currently working in the information technology sector. The BC PNP Tech is […]
Canada Sets New Express Entry Record in Q2 2021 with Over 44,000 Invitations
Maple News reports that Canada has once again surpassed its immigration targets through the Express Entry system, setting a new record in the second quarter of 2021. Between April and June, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 44,591 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — the highest quarterly […]
Ontario Expands EOI Immigration System to Include In-Demand Skills Stream
Maple News reports that Ontario has officially opened applications for its In-Demand Skills immigration stream through the province’s enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This development is part of Ontario’s ongoing effort to streamline its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and better align immigration with labour market demands. With this […]
Canada Extends Direct Flight Ban from India Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Maple News reports that Canada has extended its suspension of direct commercial and passenger flights from India until July 21, 2021, as part of ongoing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. The flight ban, initially introduced on April 22 for both India and Pakistan, was first […]
Ontario Targets Key Occupations in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on June 23, Ontario issued invitations to 583 Express Entry candidates through its popular Human Capital Priorities Stream, a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Targeting ten priority occupations, this draw specifically welcomed candidates with profiles in Canada’s Express Entry system and Comprehensive Ranking […]