Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports a government update effective February 18, 2026, which now requires Express Entry applicants to have at least 12 months of work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years to qualify for any occupational category. Importantly, this experience may be non-consecutive. Previously, candidates needed six […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services professionals. The draw occurred on February 20, 2026, and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 467, with applicants having […]

Maple News reports that Canada has created a new Transport category within Express Entry, prioritizing permanent residence for foreign nationals with work experience in four transport-related occupations. The changes took effect on February 18, 2026, as part of an effort to address labor needs in aviation and the broader transport […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a surprise Express Entry draw held on a statutory holiday. This draw specifically targeted Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates — individuals with recent Canadian work experience — continuing the department’s recent focus […]

Indian citizens have been the leading source of new permanent residents to Canada for the better part of a decade, with their trajectory reflecting the interplay between global disruptions, domestic policy shifts, and Canada’s labour market needs. According to Maple News, the period from 2015 to 2023 was marked by […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an unexpected Express Entry draw on February 16, 2026, specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. A total of 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued during this round. To receive an invitation in this draw, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not arbitrarily set a cut-off score for the Express Entry draws under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Instead, the cut-off score is a byproduct of how many invitations to apply (ITAs) the government decides to issue during a specific […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued a total of 326 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 2, 2026. The province extended these invitations under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream, continuing […]

In a significant move underscoring Canada’s ongoing commitment to promoting Francophone immigration, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its 394th Express Entry draw on February 6, 2026, issuing 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the French-language proficiency category. According to Maple News, this was one of the largest category-based […]

Maple News reports that certain Express Entry candidates may unexpectedly receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence even before their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score increases. This lesser-known scenario occurs when applicants are nearing a new threshold of qualifying work experience, such as moving from one to two […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out its largest category-based Express Entry draw to date, issuing 8,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with French language proficiency. This significant draw, held on February 6, 2026, marks a historic milestone for the Express Entry system’s […]

The competitive landscape of Canada’s Express Entry system is showing signs of easing, as the number of high-scoring candidates continues to fall for the second consecutive month. According to the latest data reviewed by Maple News, a total of 1,684 top-tier profiles have exited the Express Entry pool between January […]

Canada continues to streamline immigration through category-based selections under its Express Entry system, making it easier for skilled workers and French-speaking individuals to gain permanent residency (PR). Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has prioritized certain occupations and language profiles, offering lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

Foreign work experience can significantly strengthen an Express Entry candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, particularly by boosting points under the skill transferability section. However, as Maple News reports, it remains one of the areas most susceptible to errors—errors that could cost you an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or even […]

Many aspiring immigrants believe that securing permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system is solely about achieving a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. While CRS points are certainly important, they are just one piece of a more complex puzzle, Maple News reports. To enter the Express Entry pool, candidates […]

Maple News reports that on February 3, 2026, Canada conducted its first Express Entry draw of the month, exclusively targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued during this 393rd Express Entry draw, with the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]