Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 300 or higher. The draw took place on June 16 and resulted in 184 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. […]

Maple News reports that Canada has issued 1,002 invitations to apply for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw, held on June 23, showcased a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 742—significantly higher than average due to the automatic 600-point […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has set a new milestone in its immigration efforts, issuing a record 1,017 invitations to Express Entry candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on June 28. The invitations were extended under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To […]

Maple News reports that Canada has once again surpassed its immigration targets through the Express Entry system, setting a new record in the second quarter of 2021. Between April and June, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 44,591 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — the highest quarterly […]

Maple News reports that on June 23, Ontario issued invitations to 583 Express Entry candidates through its popular Human Capital Priorities Stream, a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Targeting ten priority occupations, this draw specifically welcomed candidates with profiles in Canada’s Express Entry system and Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has issued 113 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on June 17, 2021. This marks the sixth PNP draw held by the maritime province so far this year. Of the total invitations, 101 were extended […]

Maple News reports that Canada has held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only Express Entry draw to date, inviting 940 candidates to apply for permanent residency on June 9. This marks a significant leap from the previous PNP draw, which invited 500 candidates. All candidates selected under this draw had […]

Maple News reports that on June 10, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another major Express Entry draw, inviting 6,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 368 — one of the […]

Maple News reports that international tech professionals aiming to settle in British Columbia have a streamlined immigration pathway through the BC PNP Tech program — a dedicated stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) designed to fast-track skilled tech workers to permanent residency in Canada. Previously a […]

Maple News reports that the province of Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 5, issuing invitations to 191 Express Entry candidates. Candidates were selected through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, a pathway allowing the province to nominate individuals with skills to support local labor market […]

Maple News reports that October will be a pivotal month for Canada’s immigration landscape, as two significant developments are expected to influence policy and planning for years to come. First, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to release its 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan by November 1, as mandated […]

Maple News reports that on May 31, 2021, Canada held one of its most significant Express Entry draws to date, issuing 5,956 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw specifically targeted candidates eligible under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), prioritizing individuals with recent skilled work experience in Canada […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an unexpected draw on May 27, issuing invitations to 404 Express Entry candidates — a rare move for the province. The candidates invited in this round are likely eligible for Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas stream, one of several under […]

Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has issued 986 invitations to eligible Express Entry candidates under its Skilled Trades Stream as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draws took place on June 1, targeting individuals with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 300 to […]

Maple News reports that on May 26, Canada extended invitations to 500 Express Entry candidates through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw. These candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents. To receive an invitation in this round, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has issued 250 invitations to Express Entry candidates through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in a draw held on May 18 and officially announced on May 25. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this selection round was 301, making it one […]