Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Held on April 20, the draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301—one point lower than its previous draw, reflecting […]
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Canada Invites 266 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on April 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 266 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 753. While this […]
Manitoba Targets Skilled Talent Abroad in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba conducted an atypical round of invitations on April 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), focusing exclusively on overseas candidates. A total of 399 individuals received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, with a significant emphasis on Express […]
British Columbia Invites 90 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 90 eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 20 through its Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were issued to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically targeting Skilled Workers and International […]
Alberta Invites 200 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with CRS Cut-off at 302
Maple News reports that Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on April 6, inviting 200 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 302, slightly higher than […]
Ontario Targets Tech Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw, Invites 528 Candidates
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has issued 528 invitations to candidates with technology-sector experience through its second Tech Draw of the year, held on April 13. The draw was conducted under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, which aligns with […]
Canada Invites 5,000 Express Entry Candidates in CEC Draw with Lower CRS Cut-Off of 432
Maple News reports that on April 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, targeting candidates through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. Notably, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dropped to 432 — one […]
Canada Breaks Express Entry Record in Q1 2021 as It Accelerates Toward Immigration Goal
Maple News reports that Canada set a record-breaking pace in the first quarter of 2021 by inviting 44,124 immigration candidates through its Express Entry system — the highest in a single quarter since the program’s inception in 2015. This surge aligns with the federal government’s ambitious plan to welcome over […]
Canada Invites 284 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 31, 2021, inviting 284 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. This draw specifically targeted applicants who had provincial nominations through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To receive an Invitation to Apply […]
Alberta Invites 300 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with Minimum CRS 301
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted another round of invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301. Held on March 26, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued invitations to 300 skilled workers seeking permanent residence […]
Nova Scotia Targets French-Speaking Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia has issued invitations to 329 French-speaking candidates through its Express Entry-aligned Labour Market Priorities stream. The draw, held on March 29, 2024, focused on individuals with strong French and English language skills, supporting the province’s goal of enhancing its bilingual workforce. To qualify, candidates […]
Canada Invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in New Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on March 18, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system. To be considered in this draw, applicants needed to meet the eligibility criteria for the […]
Canada Invites 183 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on March 17, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 183 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system—specifically targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marked the second consecutive round dedicated exclusively to PNP candidates. To receive an invitation in this round, […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 150 Candidates in March 18 PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island has released the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on March 18, 2024. A total of 150 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence through the PEI PNP, reinforcing the province’s commitment to addressing labour market needs through […]
Alberta Invites 200 Express Entry Candidates with CRS Score as Low as 301
Maple News reports that Alberta held a new Express Entry-linked draw under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) on March 2, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was just 301, one of […]
Canada Invites 671 Express Entry Candidates Through PNP Stream
Maple News reports that on March 8, Canada issued 671 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, exclusively targeting candidates nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739. While this may appear high, […]