Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that British Columbia issued 92 new invitations to tech professionals on December 15 through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its efforts to attract skilled talent to the province via the Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were extended through two primary pathways under the BC PNP: […]

Maple News reports that on December 15, Ontario held a new Tech Draw under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), extending 668 invitations to immigration candidates in the Express Entry system. The draw specifically targeted tech professionals through the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). […]

Maple News reports that Canada has issued 5,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw, held on December 9. Candidates invited needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 469 to be considered. With this latest draw, Canada has now distributed […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 1, inviting a total of 564 skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) under the International Skilled Worker category, specifically targeting two subcategories: Express […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan conducted a new round of invitations through its immigration system on November 19, selecting a total of 551 skilled candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations went to applicants in two subcategories of the International Skilled […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has reached a new milestone, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dipping below 470 for the first time this year in an all-program draw. Held on November 25, this round issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence—matching the […]

Maple News reports that Canada conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw on November 18, 2020, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This milestone marks a significant push by the Canadian government to meet its ambitious immigration targets for the year. To receive an ITA in this draw, […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 360 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in a draw held on November 25. Invitations were issued through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams, targeting applicants across several […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted a new round of invitations for immigration candidates on November 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), welcoming a total of 254 individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada. Of the total invitations, a large majority—221—were issued to candidates under the Express […]

Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has issued 211 new invitations for provincial nomination in its latest draw, held on October 15. This selection round continues the province’s strategy of targeting skilled workers to address local labour market needs. Of the 211 invitations, […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 443 skilled professionals under the Express Entry system through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on November 12. Candidates selected in this targeted draw had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 469 to 477 and met specific occupational criteria. The invitations—formally […]

Maple News reports that Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw on November 5, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — matching the highest number ever issued in a single round. To be selected in this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued fresh invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool on November 4, targeting two specific pathways: the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream and the Skilled Trades stream. These invitations, referred to as Notifications of Interest (NOIs), aim to attract bilingual […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new round of invitations on November 3, extending 534 invitations to immigration candidates under its International Skilled Worker category. The invites were issued through two sub-streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. Of the total invitations, 272 were sent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not hold its scheduled Express Entry draw this week due to recent changes in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scoring criteria. This pause allows IRCC to update the CRS scores for all profiles in the Express Entry pool in […]

Maple News reports that Canada is enhancing its Express Entry immigration system to offer more points to French-speaking and bilingual candidates. The measure is designed to promote greater immigration from Francophone communities outside Quebec, as part of a broader strategy to support the country’s linguistic diversity and economic growth. Under […]