Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted its largest draw of the year on November 18, issuing a total of 633 invitations to prospective immigrants. This marks a significant resurgence in provincial nominee activity following a nearly two-month pause in draws. The invitations were extended through […]
Category: Express Entry
How to Maximize Your Express Entry Score with a Valid Canadian Job Offer
Maple News reports that candidates in Canada’s Express Entry immigration system can significantly boost their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores—and improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence—by securing a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. Depending on the nature of the job, applicants […]
Canada Issues 775 Provincial Nominee Invitations in Express Entry Draw with Rarely Low CRS Score
Maple News reports that on November 10, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 775 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. All selected candidates had previously secured a provincial nomination, which automatically adds 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System […]
Alberta Invites 248 Express Entry Candidates with Minimum CRS of 300
Maple News reports that Alberta has released the results of its latest Express Entry-linked draw, extending 248 invitations to candidates on October 26. Applicants with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300 were considered in this round—the sixth consecutive draw to maintain this minimum score threshold. The nominations […]
IRCC Remains Silent on When FSWP Invitations Will Resume
Maple News reports that with just two months left in the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yet to confirm when it will resume issuing Express Entry invitations to Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates. The uncertainty persists despite growing interest from international applicants hoping to secure permanent […]
Canada Makes History with Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw, Inviting Over 27,000 Candidates
Maple News reports that Canada held its largest-ever Express Entry draw on Saturday, February 13, issuing a staggering 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. All invitations were extended to candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream, and notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was […]
Move to Alberta Without a Job Offer: How the Provincial Nominee Program Opens Doors
Maple News reports that immigrants aiming to settle in Canada—specifically in Alberta—now have a promising pathway even without a job offer, thanks to the Alberta Express Entry Stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While Canada’s federal Express Entry system is the most common route for skilled immigrants, it operates […]
Canada Issues 888 Invitations in Major Provincial Nominee Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on October 27, Canada conducted its third-largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, inviting 888 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency. This targeted draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 744, reflecting the added value of provincial nominations. Each invited […]
Ontario Holds Largest Tech-Focused PNP Draw of the Year, Inviting Over 1,400 Candidates
Maple News reports that on October 27, the province of Ontario conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021, issuing 1,406 invitations to Express Entry candidates working in technology-related occupations. These candidates were selected through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, which […]
Alberta Issues 293 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Alberta held a new immigration draw on October 12, extending invitations to 293 Express Entry candidates. To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300. This marks Alberta’s first draw in October, following a robust month in September […]
Canada Holds Third Consecutive PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on October 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its third consecutive Express Entry draw targeting candidates nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this latest round, 681 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency were issued to applicants with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]
Canada Opens Doors to Lebanese Skilled Workers Through Express Entry
Maple News reports that Canada continues to welcome a growing number of skilled workers from Lebanon, building on more than a century of strong immigration ties. With a Lebanese-Canadian population estimated at around 400,000, this vibrant community has made significant contributions across fields including politics, business, academia, and the arts. […]
Prince Edward Island Conducts Second-Largest PNP Draw of 2021, Issuing 204 Invitations
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island held one of its largest immigration draws of the year on October 21, inviting a total of 204 candidates through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). The majority of the invitations—195 in total—were issued to candidates in the Express Entry […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 143 Immigration Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on September 16, inviting 143 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The majority of invitations—129 out of 143—were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. These […]
Alberta Issues 275 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 275 invitations to Express Entry candidates in its most recent draw held on September 30. Candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300 were eligible for a provincial nomination, offering them a valuable boost toward […]
Alberta Sets New Record with Its Largest Ever PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted its largest ever Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, inviting 500 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on September 7. This marks a new milestone for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), surpassing its previous record of 473 invitations set in […]
