Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Indian citizens continue to lead in immigration numbers to Canada, reflecting a strong and growing interest in making Canada a long-term home. With over 1.3 million people of Indian origin residing in Canada as of the 2016 census, this number has only surged in recent years, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration system is expected to remain active through December, wrapping up what has been a dynamic and transformative year. With multiple policy announcements and immigration activities anticipated, prospective immigrants and stakeholders will want to keep a close eye on several developments before year-end. First, Express […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has introduced a new incentive for bilingual immigration candidates, offering additional points under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This policy, which took effect on November 24, 2023, is aimed at attracting skilled individuals who can communicate in both of Canada’s official languages—English and French. The […]

Maple News reports that immigration applicants to Canada no longer need to submit all their foreign academic credentials for evaluation. According to recent updates from World Education Services (WES), a designated Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) provider for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), applicants should now only submit their highest […]

Maple News reports that many potential immigration candidates are second-guessing whether to join Canada’s Express Entry pool due to having a low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Recent invitation rounds have set high CRS cutoffs—often exceeding 460 points—leaving some applicants feeling discouraged. However, immigration experts suggest that entering the pool […]

Maple News reports that Canada is well on track to reach its 2021 immigration target, despite the ongoing global health crisis. According to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, the country admitted 26,600 new permanent residents in January — a 10% increase over the same month in 2020, just before nationwide lockdowns […]

Maple News reports that Canada continued to demonstrate robust immigration performance through February 2021, putting the country on a strong path toward meeting its ambitious annual target of 401,000 new permanent residents. According to newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 23,375 individuals became permanent residents in […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has tabled its first federal budget since 2019, outlining sweeping proposals that could shape the country’s immigration system over the coming years. Delayed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Budget 2021 arrives at a critical moment and sheds light on Ottawa’s post-pandemic […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to make strong progress toward fulfilling its ambitious immigration targets for 2021, landing 22,425 new permanent residents in March alone. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), over 70,000 newcomers arrived in the country during the first quarter of the year, marking a […]

Maple News reports that every year, tens of thousands of U.S. citizens and residents make the journey northward to Canada in search of better job opportunities, educational prospects, and overall quality of life. Despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, Canada has remained a top destination for […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reverted the Express Entry application deadline from 90 days to 60 days, effective June 29, 2021. This adjustment marks a shift from a temporary COVID-19 measure originally introduced in March 2020 to provide applicants more time amid global […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continued their strong momentum in July 2021, issuing more than 6,000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations. These programs are key to Canada’s strategy for attracting skilled immigrants who meet specific regional labor market needs. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, all […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new provincial nominee program (PNP) draw through its Express Entry stream, issuing invites to 148 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300. This draw, held on July 27, marks a significant drop in the minimum CRS requirement, potentially […]

Maple News reports that as Canada rebuilds its economy post-COVID, the country is set to welcome record-breaking numbers of immigrants — over 400,000 newcomers annually under its current Immigration Levels Plan. A significant portion of these individuals, nearly 60%, will be selected through economic immigration streams, with Express Entry serving […]

Maple News reports that Canada pioneered a groundbreaking shift in immigration policy over five decades ago by launching the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in 1967. This marked the beginning of a more objective, points-based selection process, replacing older methods that favored an applicant’s nationality. Instead, Canada began evaluating candidates […]

Maple News reports that Canada is preparing for another year of transformative immigration policy amid continued challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic remains a central issue shaping immigration strategy, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging immigration to bolster the economy, reunite families, and fulfill humanitarian […]