Category: Express Entry

According to Maple News, learning French has become an increasingly valuable asset for foreign nationals looking to secure Canadian permanent residence (PR), especially through the federal Express Entry system. French language proficiency can significantly improve a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which determines eligibility for receiving an invitation to […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a targeted Express Entry draw on October 6, 2025, inviting 4,500 candidates with strong French proficiency to apply for permanent residence. This round required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 432 — 14 points lower than the […]

According to Maple News, Canada’s immigration department has issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Express Entry candidates with strong French language abilities in its latest draw. This marks the second Express Entry selection round of October 2025 and continues the country’s targeted approach to immigration. To qualify for this […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing times for various immigration streams, including permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. These changes reflect efforts by the IRCC to improve transparency and provide applicants with more accurate timelines. Among the most notable changes are […]

Maple News reports that the number of high-ranking profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool increased notably between August 17 and September 28, 2025. During this period, the total number of candidates in the pool dropped by 3,120, but profiles with top Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores saw substantial growth, indicating […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to prioritize immigration pathways for specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine amid persistent healthcare labour shortages. As one of the most in-demand medical occupations, professionals under National Occupation Classification (NOC) 31100 are now directly targeted through Express Entry draws and multiple provincial nominee streams […]

Maple News reports that nurse practitioners now have an increasingly promising route to Canadian permanent residency, thanks to recent updates to the country’s Express Entry system. This highly skilled healthcare role is currently in high demand across Canada, and the federal government is actively encouraging qualified professionals to immigrate and […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in its latest Express Entry draw held on October 1, 2025. This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534, consistent with the previous […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the first Express Entry draw of October 2025 by inviting 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw continues Canada’s trend of targeted efforts to welcome skilled and experienced workers already contributing to the Canadian economy. […]

Canada has issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw held on September 29, 2025, Maple News reports. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 855, marking a notable increase of 109 points from the previous PNP-only draw […]

According to Maple News, individuals applying for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry should be aware of how existing medical conditions may impact their application. While having a pre-existing medical condition does not automatically mean refusal, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may find applicants medically inadmissible under certain circumstances. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Express Entry system’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, held on September 29, 2025, required a notably high minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 855. To be eligible, […]

Maple News reports that Canada is actively seeking skilled audiologists and speech-language pathologists, as the country anticipates continued growth in healthcare demand through 2025 and beyond. These professionals play a vital role in managing hearing and communication challenges, making them crucial in a system responding to an aging population and […]

Canada is reinforcing its commitment to addressing labour shortages in the skilled trades sector through its Express Entry program in 2025. According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue with its targeted category-based draws, prioritizing 25 in-demand trades occupations critical to national infrastructure and economic growth. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) resumed its trades-focused Express Entry draws on September 18, marking the first such draw in nearly a year. A total of 1,250 candidates were issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency under the federal Express Entry system’s trades category. […]