Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a single Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program nominees on March 30, 2026. To be considered, candidates needed at least a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 and had to […]

Maple News reports that international students studying full-time in Canada can boost their Express Entry profile by taking part-time remote work for a foreign employer. Used correctly, this approach helps you stay compliant with study permit conditions while strengthening your path to permanent residency. Remote work with a foreign employer […]

Work experience is a cornerstone of an Express Entry profile. It largely determines eligibility for programs and shapes how competitive a candidate appears. Express Entry oversees three programs — the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) — each with […]

Maple News reports that meeting the CRS cut-off alone does not guarantee an invitation to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry. The timing of when you submit your profile can significantly influence your chances, because IRCC applies a tie-breaking rule in certain draws. IRCC conducts periodic Express Entry draws, […]

Maple News reports that international students who plan ahead can accelerate their path to permanent residency in Canada, often by leveraging the Express Entry system. A proactive approach can shorten timelines and boost prospects for PR after graduation. To illustrate, we follow Priya and Marco, who both arrive in Canada […]

Maple News reports that the Express Entry candidate pool continued its downward trajectory, with 1,172 profiles exiting between March 1 and March 15, 2026. The two-week move eased competition ahead of a wave of March invitations, but the snapshot captures only part of the shifting landscape. The largest dip occurred […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent Express Entry draw focused on French-language proficiency, dated March 18, 2026. To be eligible in this draw, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 393 and had to […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw conducted through the Express Entry system. The draw set a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off of 507, and required candidates to have created an Express Entry profile […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program candidates. To be considered in this draw, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742 and had to have created […]

Maple News reports that on March 5, Canada conducted the inaugural Express Entry draw specifically for the new Senior Managers with Canadian work experience category, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply with a minimum CRS score of 429. The article presents hypothetical profiles to illustrate the types of senior managers who […]

Maple News reports that Express Entry offers a fast path to Canadian permanent residency, but accuracy is non-negotiable. A misstep in your profile or supporting documents can derail your chances, or worse, trigger fraud findings. First, many applicants pick the wrong NOC code. In Canada, the NOC is determined by […]

Maple News reports that prospective and current Express Entry candidates have multiple avenues to accumulate eligible work experience across categories, a key factor in securing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in category-based draws, which typically feature lower cut-off scores. Following the February 2026 update, candidates aiming for these special selections […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry pool continues to show a thinning of top-scoring profiles, as larger, more consistent draws push ITA volumes and ease overall competition among applicants. As of March 1, pool data indicate the 501–600 CRS range may be around 10,000 profiles, a level not seen […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience category. To be eligible, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429 and a created […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a March 4 Express Entry draw focused on French-language proficiency. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 397 and had to have created an Express Entry profile before […]