Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Canada is expected to welcome over 100,000 new permanent residents in 2025 through its flagship economic immigration pathway: the Express Entry system. This remains one of the fastest and most efficient ways for skilled workers to secure permanent residency in the country. To begin your Express […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to keep applicants informed by regularly updating processing times for all major immigration programs. These updates reflect the current average duration required to process applications under normal conditions. While some timelines are refreshed weekly, others are only updated on […]

Improving your language proficiency could be the key to unlocking Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry, especially when other factors like arranged employment are not in your favor. Maple News reports that candidates can earn up to 310 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points just from language-related components, including core human […]

Maple News reports that several Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams across Canada have been paused or shut down in 2025. While on the surface this might seem like a setback for prospective immigrants, particularly skilled foreign workers, the reality may be more promising. These closures signal a strategic shift in […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 511 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round under the Express Entry system. The draw, held on May 12, 2025, required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has introduced a new category focused on education professionals, marking a significant shift in the country’s immigration priorities. The new Education category was officially launched by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on February 27, aiming to fast-track permanent residency (PR) for […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone a significant update, with major changes made to the Trade Occupations category as of February 27, 2025. This expansion aims to better meet the country’s growing demand for skilled tradespeople and makes it easier for qualified applicants in the trades […]

Maple News reports that while Canada’s overall immigration backlog continues to shrink, the volume of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications under Express Entry has seen a notable increase, raising concerns among applicants awaiting permanent residence through this pathway. According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first category-based Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services professionals in 2025, marking a significant development in Canada’s targeted immigration strategy. In this latest draw, held on May 2, IRCC issued 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) […]

Maple News reports that Express Entry activity in Canada slowed considerably in April 2025, marking a shift from the more robust pace set earlier in the year. Following a consistent pattern of four draws each in both February and March, April saw only two draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees and […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a landmark Express Entry draw, inviting 1,000 candidates under a newly introduced category for education professionals. This marks the first time Canada has specifically targeted skilled workers in the education sector through the Express Entry system. To be […]

Maple News reports that submitting accurate work experience information is essential for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Work experience plays a critical role in eligibility for many immigration pathways—especially under the Express Entry system, where it directly impacts Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. Immigration, Refugees and […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new round of invitations through its Express Entry system, continuing its focus on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In the latest draw, held on April 28, 2025, 421 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada has made significant changes to its Express Entry STEM category for 2025, altering the pool of eligible professions. The update, announced in February, reflects the evolving labor market demands and priorities of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In total, 19 occupations were removed from […]

Maple News reports that skilled foreign professionals in Canada may have a strategic opportunity to dramatically increase their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score—and therefore their chances at permanent residency—by earning both Canadian and foreign work experience simultaneously. This dual work experience strategy allows eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool […]

Maple News reports a major shift in Canada’s Express Entry system following the recent removal of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points previously granted for arranged employment. This policy change, implemented on March 25, 2025, has significantly altered the landscape for thousands of immigration hopefuls. As a result of the change, […]