Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is temporarily pausing invitations for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system in order to address significant backlogs in immigration applications. This strategy was confirmed through an internal IRCC memorandum […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has issued 200 invitations to Express Entry candidates through its Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) on November 9. This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 343, marking a notable increase from the program’s typical threshold of 300. The Alberta Express Entry […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18, extending invitations to 188 immigration candidates seeking provincial nomination. According to details from the latest draw, the majority of invitations—172—were issued under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. Meanwhile, 16 […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted its largest draw of the year on November 18, issuing a total of 633 invitations to prospective immigrants. This marks a significant resurgence in provincial nominee activity following a nearly two-month pause in draws. The invitations were extended through […]

Maple News reports that candidates in Canada’s Express Entry immigration system can significantly boost their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores—and improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence—by securing a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. Depending on the nature of the job, applicants […]

Maple News reports that on November 10, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 775 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. All selected candidates had previously secured a provincial nomination, which automatically adds 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has released the results of its latest Express Entry-linked draw, extending 248 invitations to candidates on October 26. Applicants with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300 were considered in this round—the sixth consecutive draw to maintain this minimum score threshold. The nominations […]

Maple News reports that with just two months left in the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yet to confirm when it will resume issuing Express Entry invitations to Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates. The uncertainty persists despite growing interest from international applicants hoping to secure permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada held its largest-ever Express Entry draw on Saturday, February 13, issuing a staggering 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. All invitations were extended to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream, and notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was […]

Maple News reports that immigrants aiming to settle in Canada—specifically in Alberta—now have a promising pathway even without a job offer, thanks to the Alberta Express Entry Stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While Canada’s federal Express Entry system is the most common route for skilled immigrants, it operates […]

Maple News reports that on October 27, Canada conducted its third-largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, inviting 888 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. This targeted draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 744, reflecting the added value of provincial nominations. Each invited […]

Maple News reports that on October 27, the province of Ontario conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, issuing 1,406 invitations to Express Entry candidates working in technology-related occupations. These candidates were selected through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, which […]

Maple News reports that the province of Alberta held a new immigration draw on October 12, extending invitations to 293 Express Entry candidates. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300. This marks Alberta’s first draw in October, following a robust month in September […]

Maple News reports that on October 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third consecutive Express Entry draw targeting candidates nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this latest round, 681 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to welcome a growing number of skilled workers from Lebanon, building on more than a century of strong immigration ties. With a Lebanese-Canadian population estimated at around 400,000, this vibrant community has made significant contributions across fields including politics, business, academia, and the arts. […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island held one of its largest immigration draws of the year on October 21, inviting a total of 204 candidates through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). The majority of the invitations—195 in total—were issued to candidates in the Express Entry […]