Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, targeting candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw marks the second of August and underlines IRCC’s continued emphasis on experienced talent already contributing to Canada’s […]

Maple News reports that on August 6, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw, issuing 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 739, marking a significant 49-point drop […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first Express Entry draw of August, continuing its targeted approach by inviting candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Maple News reports that 225 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in this round. To receive an ITA in […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues its strategic push to attract highly qualified medical professionals, with specialist surgeons remaining a priority occupation under the 2025 Express Entry system. With growing healthcare needs and demographic shifts, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is actively targeting skilled surgeons in its category-based selection […]

Maple News reports that instructors of persons with disabilities are now among the priority occupations targeted by Canada’s Express Entry system, offering skilled professionals in this field a unique opportunity to obtain permanent residence. This development is part of an expanded round of occupation-specific draws introduced by Immigration, Refugees and […]

As Canada continues to face critical labour shortages in key industries, the Express Entry system remains a primary pathway for skilled professionals looking to gain permanent residence in 2025. According to Maple News, the Canadian government is targeting specific occupations through category-based draws, increasing opportunities for those in high-demand fields […]

Maple News reports that on July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted a focused draw under its Alberta Express Entry Stream, issuing invitations to 39 candidates with work experience in construction-related occupations. This targeted draw is part of Alberta’s broader strategy to address significant labour shortages in high-demand […]

According to Maple News, Canada has conducted 27 Express Entry draws between January 1 and July 24, 2025—matching the pace set in 2024 and outpacing the 22 draws held during the same time in 2023. However, beneath the steady frequency lies a noticeable shift: a significant increase in Provincial Nominee […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major category-based Express Entry draw on July 22, 2025, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in healthcare and social services. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 475 — a significant drop of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), held on July 21, 2025. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788 to receive an invitation […]

According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a dedicated Express Entry draw targeting healthcare and social services professionals. The draw took place on July 22, 2025, under Canada’s category-based Express Entry system. Eligible candidates required a minimum […]

Canada’s immigration authorities have issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services professionals, reports Maple News. The draw, conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), targeted candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category-based selection stream—part of Canada’s ongoing […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw. Held on July 21, the draw exclusively targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be considered, eligible candidates were required to […]

Maple News reports that Alberta continues to strengthen its workforce by inviting hundreds of skilled foreign workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Between July 3 and July 16, 2025, the province issued invitations to apply for permanent residency under various immigration streams, focusing on key sectors facing labour […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest labour market data highlights a growing demand in key economic sectors—offering valuable opportunities for skilled foreign workers looking to immigrate. For eligible professionals, these roles not only enhance the prospect of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through Express Entry but […]

Maple News reports that several leading Canadian employers are actively recruiting for roles aligned with Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws—an immigration pathway that targets skilled professionals in high-demand fields. Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing economic immigration applications, and category-based draws allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]