Category: Express Entry

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 […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 635 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. All candidates invited in this round were part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which automatically awards nominees an additional 600 points in the […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted two of its largest Express Entry-linked draws of 2021 in the final week of August, offering a total of 850 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry stream. In a record-setting move, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) […]

According to Maple News, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued more than 3,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in August 2021, marking another active month in regional immigration efforts. Every province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own PNP to support localized workforce needs and regional economic […]

Maple News reports that on August 19, Canada extended invitations to 3,000 Express Entry candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 403—just one point lower than the previous CEC-specific round, indicating a slight easing in selection criteria. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Maple News reports that on August 19, Saskatchewan issued 496 invitations to immigration candidates through its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw targeted candidates in two subcategories: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. A total of 161 invitations were extended to candidates under the Express […]

Maple News reports that on August 18, 2021, Canada extended invitations to 463 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via the Express Entry system. To be eligible in this round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 751. This elevated threshold is largely due to the […]

Maple News reports that on May 20, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted an unanticipated Express Entry draw that caught many off guard. In a rare and significant move, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) was just 397 — one […]