Category: Express Entry

The competitiveness of Canada’s Express Entry system continues to intensify as more candidates with higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores enter the pool. According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) analyzed by Maple News, applicants with CRS scores in the 501–600 range saw increased competition […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on August 7, 2025, exclusively targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this round, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates. To be selected, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that on August 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in the latest Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 534—16 points higher than the previous […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw held on August 7, 2025. This draw was specifically targeted toward candidates with strong French language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an invitation […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of the week, inviting 2,500 candidates with strong French language proficiency to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The draw, held on August 8, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

Maple News reports that candidates in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 501 and 600 are now facing intensified competition. According to the latest data snapshot from August 5, 2025, this score range saw an increase of 2,817 candidate profiles compared to July 20, despite […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) pathway in the latest Express Entry draw, held on August 7, 2025. Candidates selected in this round required a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, targeting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw marks the second of August and underlines IRCC’s continued emphasis on experienced talent already contributing to Canada’s […]

Maple News reports that on August 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw, issuing 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 739, marking a significant 49-point drop […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first Express Entry draw of August, continuing its targeted approach by inviting candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Maple News reports that 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in this round. To receive an ITA in […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues its strategic push to attract highly qualified medical professionals, with specialist surgeons remaining a priority occupation under the 2025 Express Entry system. With growing healthcare needs and demographic shifts, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is actively targeting skilled surgeons in its category-based selection […]

Maple News reports that instructors of persons with disabilities are now among the priority occupations targeted by Canada’s Express Entry system, offering skilled professionals in this field a unique opportunity to obtain permanent residence. This development is part of an expanded round of occupation-specific draws introduced by Immigration, Refugees and […]

As Canada continues to face critical labour shortages in key industries, the Express Entry system remains a primary pathway for skilled professionals looking to gain permanent residence in 2025. According to Maple News, the Canadian government is targeting specific occupations through category-based draws, increasing opportunities for those in high-demand fields […]

Maple News reports that on July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted a focused draw under its Alberta Express Entry Stream, issuing invitations to 39 candidates with work experience in construction-related occupations. This targeted draw is part of Alberta’s broader strategy to address significant labour shortages in high-demand […]

According to Maple News, Canada has conducted 27 Express Entry draws between January 1 and July 24, 2025—matching the pace set in 2024 and outpacing the 22 draws held during the same time in 2023. However, beneath the steady frequency lies a noticeable shift: a significant increase in Provincial Nominee […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major category-based Express Entry draw on July 22, 2025, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in healthcare and social services. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 475 — a significant drop of […]