Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a surprising new Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of just 515 — the lowest for CEC candidates in all of 2025. This latest […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration priorities for 2026 will focus heavily on economic immigrants with experience in healthcare, research, and other knowledge-driven sectors. These priorities are evident in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s policy developments and draw patterns throughout 2025. In particular, candidates with Canadian work experience […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw held on December 16, 2025. This draw was specifically targeted at candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), marking the second consecutive week of PNP-focused invitations. […]

Maple News reports that candidates with lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in the Express Entry system may see a significant points increase by pursuing additional education. For many, adding a new academic credential—even one at a similar or slightly lower level—can increase CRS scores by up to 50 points, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first category-based Express Entry draw of December 2025, inviting 1,000 candidates from the healthcare and social services sector to apply for permanent residence. To be eligible for this targeted draw, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its largest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw in over 16 months, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. This draw, held on December 10, 2025, marks a significant milestone for CEC applicants seeking permanent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant development for internationally trained medical professionals already working in Canada. On December 8, Immigration Minister Lena Diab unveiled a new Express Entry category specifically targeting physicians who possess recent Canadian work experience. This streamlined pathway is […]

On December 8, 2025, Minister of Immigration Lena Metlege Diab unveiled a set of new immigration measures designed to streamline the path to permanent residency for internationally trained doctors. Maple News reports that these reforms aim to bolster the healthcare system by retaining highly skilled medical professionals already working in […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system—the primary pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residence—is expected to undergo significant updates in 2026, aligning more closely with ongoing labour market demands. A major change will be the introduction of a new category targeting physicians with Canadian work experience. Beginning in […]

Canada continues its robust immigration efforts with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. According to Maple News, this marks the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw of 2025 so far. To qualify for […]

Maple News reports that, as of December 2, 2025, the U.S. administration under former President Donald Trump has placed an indefinite freeze on immigration application processing from citizens of 19 countries it classifies as ‘high risk.’ This sweeping policy affects all immigration categories, including applications for permanent resident status, leaving […]

According to Maple News, a significant number of Express Entry candidates may be unintentionally leaving Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points on the table due to a lack of clarity around Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) rules. As competition grows tougher within the Express Entry pool, even small increases in […]

Maple News reports that skilled professionals can still secure Canadian permanent residence (PR) even without prior Canadian work or living experience, thanks to targeted immigration initiatives launched by the federal government. Among the most notable pathways is the Express Entry system’s Category-Based Selection (CBS), introduced in 2023. This stream is […]

Maple News reports that over 350,000 Haitian nationals living legally in the United States may face deportation when their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ends in February 2026. For many of them, Canada’s merit-based Express Entry system could offer a promising alternative immigration route—especially for those with skilled work experience and […]

Maple News reports that aligning your occupation with a province’s labour market needs can significantly increase your chances of receiving a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination under an Express Entry-aligned stream. Each Canadian province and territory regularly targets specific sectors facing labour shortages, offering a strategic advantage to skilled workers […]

Maple News reports that selecting the correct primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) code is a critical step for immigrants applying to Canada’s Express Entry system. The primary NOC you choose not only influences your eligibility for key federal immigration programs but can also improve—or hinder—your chances of receiving a nomination […]