Maple News reports that with just two months left in the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yet to confirm when it will resume issuing Express Entry invitations to Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates. The uncertainty persists despite growing interest from international applicants hoping to secure permanent […]
Category: Express Entry
Canada Makes History with Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw, Inviting Over 27,000 Candidates
Maple News reports that Canada held its largest-ever Express Entry draw on Saturday, February 13, issuing a staggering 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. All invitations were extended to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream, and notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was […]
Move to Alberta Without a Job Offer: How the Provincial Nominee Program Opens Doors
Maple News reports that immigrants aiming to settle in Canada—specifically in Alberta—now have a promising pathway even without a job offer, thanks to the Alberta Express Entry Stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While Canada’s federal Express Entry system is the most common route for skilled immigrants, it operates […]
Canada Issues 888 Invitations in Major Provincial Nominee Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on October 27, Canada conducted its third-largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, inviting 888 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. This targeted draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 744, reflecting the added value of provincial nominations. Each invited […]
Ontario Holds Largest Tech-Focused PNP Draw of the Year, Inviting Over 1,400 Candidates
Maple News reports that on October 27, the province of Ontario conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, issuing 1,406 invitations to Express Entry candidates working in technology-related occupations. These candidates were selected through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, which […]
Alberta Issues 293 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Alberta held a new immigration draw on October 12, extending invitations to 293 Express Entry candidates. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300. This marks Alberta’s first draw in October, following a robust month in September […]
Canada Holds Third Consecutive PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on October 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third consecutive Express Entry draw targeting candidates nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this latest round, 681 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]
Canada Opens Doors to Lebanese Skilled Workers Through Express Entry
Maple News reports that Canada continues to welcome a growing number of skilled workers from Lebanon, building on more than a century of strong immigration ties. With a Lebanese-Canadian population estimated at around 400,000, this vibrant community has made significant contributions across fields including politics, business, academia, and the arts. […]
Prince Edward Island Conducts Second-Largest PNP Draw of 2021, Issuing 204 Invitations
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island held one of its largest immigration draws of the year on October 21, inviting a total of 204 candidates through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). The majority of the invitations—195 in total—were issued to candidates in the Express Entry […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 143 Immigration Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
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 […]
Alberta Issues 275 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw
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 […]
Alberta Sets New Record with Its Largest Ever PNP Draw
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 […]
Alberta Holds Two Express Entry Draws, Inviting 835 Candidates for Provincial Nomination
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 […]
Ontario Reopens Human Capital Priorities Stream, Invites 486 Express Entry Candidates
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. […]
Nova Scotia Invites 330 Skilled Workers and Carpenters Through Targeted PNP Draws
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 […]
Ontario Invites 162 French-Speaking Candidates Through Express Entry Stream
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 […]
