Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), held on July 21, 2025. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788 to receive an invitation […]
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Canada Issues 4,000 Invitations to Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw
According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a dedicated Express Entry draw targeting healthcare and social services professionals. The draw took place on July 22, 2025, under Canada’s category-based Express Entry system. Eligible candidates required a minimum […]
Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Workers in Latest Express Entry Draw
Canada’s immigration authorities have issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services professionals, reports Maple News. The draw, conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), targeted candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category-based selection stream—part of Canada’s ongoing […]
IRCC Issues 202 New Invitations in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw. Held on July 21, the draw exclusively targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be considered, eligible candidates were required to […]
Alberta Invites Over 380 Skilled Workers in Targeted July Immigration Rounds
Maple News reports that Alberta continues to strengthen its workforce by inviting hundreds of skilled foreign workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Between July 3 and July 16, 2025, the province issued invitations to apply for permanent residency under various immigration streams, focusing on key sectors facing labour […]
Top In-Demand Jobs That Boost Express Entry and Spousal Work Permit Eligibility
Maple News reports that Canada’s latest labour market data highlights a growing demand in key economic sectors—offering valuable opportunities for skilled foreign workers looking to immigrate. For eligible professionals, these roles not only enhance the prospect of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through Express Entry but […]
Top Employers in Canada Hiring for Express Entry Category-Based Roles
Maple News reports that several leading Canadian employers are actively recruiting for roles aligned with Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws—an immigration pathway that targets skilled professionals in high-demand fields. Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing economic immigration applications, and category-based draws allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]
CanadaVisa+ Launches to Simplify and Accelerate PR Pathway for Newcomers
Maple News reports the launch of CanadaVisa+, a new digital tool designed to streamline and demystify the Canadian immigration process for those seeking permanent residency (PR). Developed to help users navigate the country’s complex immigration system, CanadaVisa+ offers a personalized, browser-based solution that identifies eligibility across more than 30 Express […]
Why Foreign Work Experience Can Fast-Track Your Express Entry Success
According to Maple News, candidates applying for Canadian permanent residence via the Express Entry system may significantly improve their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores by leveraging foreign work experience — particularly when combined with strong language skills and Canadian work experience. Foreign work experience is evaluated under the CRS’s skill […]
Canada Issues 3,000 Invitations in Latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The July 8, 2025 draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518—a slight decrease from the previous CEC draw […]
IRCC Issues 3,000 ITAs in Latest CEC Draw with Lowest CRS Cut-Off in 10 Months
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent Express Entry draw, held on July 8, 2025. This round targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and featured a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off of 518 […]
Canada Issues 356 Express Entry Invitations in New PNP-Only Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on July 7, 2025, issuing 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 750 — an 8-point increase […]
Canada Raises Settlement Fund Requirements for Express Entry Applicants
Maple News reports that Canada has updated the financial requirements for immigration candidates applying through two major federal immigration streams. As of July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement funds required for applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal […]
IRCC Kicks Off July with New Express Entry Draw Targeting PNP Candidates
According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the first Express Entry draw of July, held on July 7. The draw exclusively targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be considered in this round, candidates were required to […]
Alberta Targets Construction and Agriculture Sectors in Latest Immigration Draws
Maple News reports that Alberta continues to strategically invite skilled workers through its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), focusing on labour market priorities. In two recent rounds of invitations, the province extended a total of 133 invitations to candidates well-suited to support key industries across Alberta. On June 25, 2025, […]
June Sees Surge in Express Entry Activity with Highest Number of Draws in 2025
According to Maple News, June 2025 marked a significant uptick in Canada’s Express Entry system activity, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued during the month than in both April and May combined. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted six separate draws, distributing a total of 7,405 ITAs—the highest […]
