Maple News reports that Canada has inaugurated its 2021 immigration intake with a targeted Express Entry draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. On January 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates who had previously secured provincial nominations. […]
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British Columbia Invites 80 Tech Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has invited 80 skilled tech professionals to apply for provincial nomination in its latest Tech Pilot draw, held on January 12, 2021. This marks the second BC PNP draw of the year and continues the province’s targeted recruitment […]
Nova Scotia Leverages Immigration to Spur Post-Pandemic Economic Growth
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia is ramping up its immigration efforts as a key strategy for economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the province approved 3,517 newcomers, many of whom are trained in essential sectors like healthcare. Despite global travel restrictions and a decline in immigration levels […]
Canada Invites 4,750 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a significant Express Entry draw on January 7, 2021, inviting 4,750 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. This marks the second round of invitations issued by IRCC in just two days—a strong indication […]
British Columbia Kicks Off 2021 With 168 Immigration Invitations Through PNP Streams
Maple News reports that British Columbia began 2021 by inviting 168 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw, held on January 5, issued invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. The […]
How to Sponsor Your U.S.-Based Partner for Canadian Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner residing in the United States must first meet several eligibility criteria under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines. To qualify as a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and […]
Canada Extends Restoration Deadline for Temporary Residents to August 31, 2021
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for temporary residents to restore their legal status in Canada. Individuals who held valid temporary status on or after January 30, 2020, but whose status expired on or before May 31, 2021, now have until August […]
Canada’s Population Growth Hits Record Low Amid Pandemic-Era Immigration Decline
Maple News reports that Canada’s population growth reached a historic low in the third quarter of 2020, registering a net increase of just 2,767 people between July and September. This marks the slowest quarterly growth since national demographic tracking began in 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This unprecedented stagnation is […]
British Columbia Invites 58 Tech Professionals in Final 2020 Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 58 candidates in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot stream, part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were issued during a draw held on December 29, capping off the province’s […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Launches Immigration Stream for Skilled and Educated Talent
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting highly educated and experienced professionals to meet growing labor market needs. The province’s new Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador program will start accepting applications on January 2. Designed to support sectors with critical talent […]
Canada Lowers Express Entry Cutoff as Record-Breaking Draw Invites 5,000 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that on December 23, Canada held its final Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 468, representing a slight drop from the previous draw held on December […]
How Canadians Celebrate the Holiday Season: Six Popular Christmas Traditions
Maple News reports that while Christmas is rooted in the Christian tradition of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, in Canada, it has become a widely celebrated holiday that extends far beyond religion. In fact, according to recent surveys, more than half of Canadians observe Christmas in a secular way—focusing […]
British Columbia Issues 230 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that on December 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 230 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The invitations were extended through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams—key pathways designed to support the province’s labor […]
2020 in Review: Challenges, Resilience, and What’s Ahead for Immigration
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s clear this has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped every part of life, not least the way countries manage immigration. Canada, a long-standing global leader in welcoming newcomers, faced significant disruptions to its immigration system—delayed applications, closed borders, and […]
Ontario Exceeds 2020 Immigration Quota, Moves Toward New EOI System in 2021
Maple News reports that Ontario has surpassed its 2020 immigration nomination quota under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 8,050 nominations—well above its original federal allocation of 7,600. This overage includes 400 additional nominations reallocated during the year and 50 more reserved for National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level […]
Saskatchewan Invites 576 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new provincial immigration draw on December 17, issuing 576 invitations to skilled workers looking to make the province their home. The draw targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category through two streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. […]