Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 541 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on February 11, 2021. Of the total invitations, 344 were extended through the Express Entry sub-category, while the remaining 197 went to candidates under the […]
Category: Express Entry
Saskatchewan Invites 299 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has invited 299 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residency. The draw, held on February 25, targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category, specifically through the SINP’s Express Entry sub-stream. To qualify for […]
Ontario Invites 126 French-Speaking Candidates in Latest Provincial Draw
Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on March 3, targeting French-speaking Express Entry candidates. A total of 126 invitations were issued under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. Eligible candidates required a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between […]
Alberta Invites 159 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with Lowest CRS Score of 352
Maple News reports that Alberta has released the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on February 16. In this round, the province extended invitations to 159 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry stream, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 352. All invited candidates […]
Ontario Targets Skilled Workers in Express Entry Draw with 754 Invitations Across Key Occupations
Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 754 invitations on March 2 to Express Entry candidates with professional backgrounds in select high-demand occupations. These candidates had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 463 to 467 and were targeted through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities […]
Ontario Targets In-Demand Professionals in New Express Entry-Linked PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on February 2, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to 283 Express Entry candidates, encouraging them to apply for a provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. Candidates selected in this latest draw held Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging between 466 […]
What to Do If You Spot an Error in Your Express Entry Profile After Getting an ITA
Maple News reports that candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system must ensure their profiles remain accurate and up to date—even after receiving the ITA. While updates to your profile are simple prior to receiving an invitation, the rules change significantly once your profile […]
Canada Sets New Record with Over 107,000 Express Entry Invitations in 2020
Maple News reports that 2020 marked the most active and record-breaking year in the history of Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, despite global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a staggering 107,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through Express […]
British Columbia Invites 87 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued 87 new invitations to immigration candidates through its Tech Pilot stream. The draw, held on February 23, targeted skilled professionals in the tech sector under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. To be eligible, […]
Canada Makes Express Entry History: Every CEC Candidate Invited to Apply for PR
In an unprecedented move, Canada invited every eligible Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidate from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence in a single draw held on February 13. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), setting a new record and surpassing the […]
Why 2021 Marked a Pivotal Moment to Enter Canada’s Express Entry System
Maple News reports that 2021 marked a historic opportunity for skilled immigrants aiming to secure permanent residency in Canada through the Express Entry system. With a national target of welcoming over 401,000 newcomers that year, more than one-quarter were expected to arrive via Express Entry, making early application a strategic […]
Canada Invites 4,626 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week on January 21, 2021, inviting 4,626 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This marks the fourth Express Entry draw overall in 2021. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]
Next Steps After Receiving an Express Entry Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence
Maple News reports that if you’ve received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system, you’re now on a critical path toward becoming a permanent resident. The ITA is a formal invitation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to submit your application for permanent residence. You will […]
Why Canadian Experience Remains an Immigration Game-Changer
Maple News reports that immigration is not just a single transformative journey, but an ongoing process that extends far beyond a simple flight across borders. While traditional immigration was once seen as a one-time event—leaving one country and settling in another with permanent residency—the modern experience of settling in Canada […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 121 Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 18, inviting 121 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. According to PEI’s Office of Immigration, the majority of invitations—102 in total—were issued under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. The […]
Canada’s Bold Immigration Target of 401,000 Newcomers in 2021 Is Within Reach
According to Maple News, Canada’s ambitious goal of welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021—its highest annual immigration target ever—is not only realistic but well within reach, thanks to adaptive strategies focused on domestic candidates and expedited immigration processes. A pivotal moment came on February 13, when Immigration, Refugees and […]