Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to 646 candidates under the Express Entry system’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This latest round required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750 and to have submitted their Express Entry profiles by […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals holding employer-specific work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program will no longer be eligible for bonus Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment under Express Entry if their permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change significantly advances the federal […]

Maple News reports that the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) plays a pivotal role in Canada’s immigration process, particularly for candidates applying through the Express Entry system. Used by the federal government, the CRS ranks candidates and determines who receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Under Express Entry—the […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is continuing its steady pace into February 2025, following a more active January that signaled a return to pre-December levels of immigration activity. So far, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already conducted two draws in February, outpacing the number of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This move reflects Canada’s continued emphasis on attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience as part of its […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on February 4, 2025. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 […]

January 31, 2025, marks ten years since Canada introduced its first Express Entry draw—an innovation that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Canadian immigration. Since 2015, the Express Entry system has become the cornerstone of economic immigration, streamlining the process for skilled workers seeking permanent residency. According to Maple News, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 4,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. The draw took place on January 23, 2025, and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system uses a tie-breaking rule to help determine which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency when multiple individuals have the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Every Express Entry draw selects a set number of top-ranking candidates based on their […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has kickstarted 2025 by issuing 1,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542 to […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its first Express Entry draw of 2024, inviting 471 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 793, reflecting the added points […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system saw a slower month of activity in December 2024, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing a total of 2,561 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Despite the reduced number of draws compared to earlier in the fall, the new year has already […]

Maple News reports that 2024 marked a transformative year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, with significant policy shifts, new category-based draws, and an evolving focus on priority sectors. These changes brought both new opportunities and higher competitiveness for skilled workers aiming for Canadian permanent residence. Over the course of […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is set for major adjustments in 2025, signaling a strategic reshaping of the country’s immigration priorities. Following sweeping changes introduced in 2024, the federal government is placing increased emphasis on Express Entry as its primary economic immigration pathway. According to Canada’s latest […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed a significant change coming to the Express Entry system in spring 2025: candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for holding a valid job offer. Under the current Express Entry rules, candidates can boost […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada will eliminate Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the Express Entry system. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the upcoming change in a televised interview on December 17, confirming it will take […]