Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a targeted immigration draw on January 26, 2021, extending invitations to 81 tech workers for provincial nomination—a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021 on January 21, issuing a total of 211 invitations for permanent residence through its immigration streams. Of the total invitations issued, 196 were sent to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact […]

Maple News reports that Canada conducted its third Express Entry draw of 2021 on January 20, extending invitations to 374 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 741 — a high threshold that includes the 600-point boost awarded […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has officially resumed invitations under its Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), holding its first draw since June 2020. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 50 invitations to candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream on January 8. To be eligible for this round, […]

Maple News reports that Nova Scotia has issued its first immigration invitations of 2024 through the Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream. The draw, held on January 19, specifically targeted candidates in the financial sector, inviting applicants whose primary occupation falls under National Occupation Classification (NOC) code 1114—financial officers. While […]

Maple News reports that Nova Scotia conducted a new round of invitations under its Express Entry-aligned Labour Market Priorities Stream on December 1, focusing on skilled workers with job offers in the province. Although the number of invitations issued was not disclosed, the draw targeted candidates who already have profiles […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has opened its immigration year with a strong start by issuing 484 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) through two of its targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. On January 13, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) extended invitations to candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker […]

Maple News reports that Canada has inaugurated its 2021 immigration intake with a targeted Express Entry draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. On January 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates who had previously secured provincial nominations. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a significant Express Entry draw on January 7, 2021, inviting 4,750 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. This marks the second round of invitations issued by IRCC in just two days—a strong indication […]

Maple News reports that on December 23, Canada held its final Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 468, representing a slight drop from the previous draw held on December […]

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 […]