Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced a major policy shift affecting Express Entry candidates. As of December 17, job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will no longer grant additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a move that could significantly […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest Express Entry draw, issuing 1,085 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks the third Express Entry draw of December 2024 and continues a noticeable uptick in invitation activity as the year […]

Maple News reports that December 2024 is already following a familiar trajectory in Canada’s Express Entry system, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducting category-based draws similar to those seen in recent months. As of early December, IRCC has invited candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and those […]

Maple News reports a significant contrast in wage trends between new immigrants and the general Canadian workforce, according to recent data from Statistics Canada released on December 9, 2024. Between 2021 and 2022, the real median entry wage for newcomers rose by 6.7%, while overall real wages for Canadian workers […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates. This draw, held on December 3, is part of Canada’s continued efforts to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that based on patterns from recent years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is likely to issue approximately 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in December 2024. This estimate hinges on analysis of ITA issuance in previous years relative to Canada’s immigration targets […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest category-based Express Entry draw, prioritizing healthcare professionals. This marks the first healthcare-targeted draw since July, signaling a renewed push to address Canada’s ongoing labour shortages in the health sector. To […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third Express Entry draw this week, issuing 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) specifically in a category-based selection for French-speaking candidates. Eligible applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 478 to qualify in this round. This […]

Maple News reports that a growing number of skilled foreign workers residing in the United States are setting their sights northward, drawn by Canada’s more accessible and efficient immigration system. According to Canada’s Express Entry year-end report for 2023, the U.S. consistently ranks among the top countries of residence for […]

Maple News reports that skilled workers and international graduates currently residing in Quebec may want to look beyond the province for permanent residency options—especially in light of recent changes to Quebec’s immigration programs. Earlier this year, the Government of Quebec temporarily paused two key immigration pathways: the Regular Skilled Worker […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), increased the frequency of Express Entry draws during October 2024, picking up momentum after a quieter September. Throughout October, IRCC conducted six Express Entry draws across four selection streams, issuing a total of 5,961 Invitations to […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s recently updated Immigration Levels Plan includes a notable increase in permanent residency spots for Express Entry candidates in 2025—even as overall immigration targets are being reduced nationwide. According to the plan, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will admit 124,680 new permanent residents through Express […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2025 significantly prioritizes candidates already residing in the country. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 40% of all permanent residence admissions next year will be reserved for applicants under a new Express Entry sub-category known as the ‘In-Canada […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has seen notable expansion in 2024, issuing more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) compared to the same time last year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted 84,874 ITAs so far in 2024, surpassing the 81,948 issued by September 20 in 2023. […]

Maple News reports that category-based selection draws under Canada’s Express Entry system are offering promising opportunities to immigration candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores fall below the 500 mark—a threshold that general and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws have consistently maintained throughout 2024. Introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest category-based Express Entry draw targeting candidates in skilled trade occupations. The draw, held on October 24, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 433 — slightly lower than […]