Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 16, inviting 143 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The majority of invitations—129 out of 143—were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. These […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 275 invitations to Express Entry candidates in its most recent draw held on September 30. Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300 were eligible for a provincial nomination, offering them a valuable boost toward […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted its largest ever Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, inviting 500 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on September 7. This marks a new milestone for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), surpassing its previous record of 473 invitations set in […]

Maple News reports that Alberta conducted two rounds of invitations under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in September, targeting candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300. The first draw was held on September 14, where 385 candidates received […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) resumed its Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream on October 6, issuing new invitations for the first time in two months. This latest draw invited 486 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination—a key pathway to securing Canadian permanent residence. […]

Maple News reports that Nova Scotia held two targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on October 7, issuing a combined total of 330 invitations to Express Entry candidates with the skills and experience needed in the province. The majority of the invitations—286—were issued to skilled workers who had a full-time […]

Maple News reports that on October 7, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 162 French-speaking candidates from the federal Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. To be considered for this invitation round, candidates were required to have a Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that Express Entry saw a notable slowdown during the third quarter of 2021, issuing just 20,981 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — making it the quietest quarter of the year. This marks a sharp decline from the historic highs recorded in the first half of […]

Maple News reports that if you’re considering applying through Canada’s Express Entry system, your work experience must meet specific eligibility criteria to qualify. The most critical factor is whether your job is categorized as ‘skilled’ under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) framework. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) currently uses […]

Maple News reports that Canada has invited 761 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence through an Express Entry draw held on September 29. All selected candidates had previously secured a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which automatically added 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores […]

Maple News reports that in September 2021, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued approximately 6,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, reaffirming the critical role of provinces in shaping the country’s immigration landscape. All Canadian provinces and territories—except Quebec and Nunavut—operate their own PNPs, allowing them to address regional […]

Maple News reports that on September 27, the province of Saskatchewan conducted a new immigration draw, inviting a total of 391 candidates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This latest selection effort continues to support Saskatchewan’s goal of attracting skilled talent to meet regional labor market needs. Of the […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system grants permanent residency invitations to top-ranked immigration candidates based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Understanding how this score works and how it’s calculated is key to boosting your chances in the selection process. The CRS is a points-based ranking system […]

Maple News reports that on September 15, Canada extended invitations to 521 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathway to apply for permanent residency via the Express Entry system. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 732. All invited […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system on September 14, in a draw specifically targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Applicants invited in this round had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462 and […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has issued invitations to 528 skilled workers through its latest round of immigration draws held on September 8 under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This marks another significant effort by the province to attract international talent to fill in-demand occupations across Saskatchewan. Of the […]