Maple News reports that Canada has matched its largest-ever Express Entry draw, inviting 4,500 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. This significant draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 471, tying with the previous draw held on September 30. The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary […]
Category: Express Entry
Why More Americans Are Choosing Canada: 5 Key Reasons Behind the Northern Shift
Maple News reports a significant uptick in the number of U.S. citizens and residents choosing to make Canada their new home. Each year, over 10,000 individuals from the United States transition north via Canada’s Express Entry system—a streamlined immigration pathway for skilled workers. In fact, Americans now represent the second-largest […]
Canada Invites 4,200 Skilled Workers in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Canada issued 4,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw held on September 30, 2020. This marks the third consecutive all-program draw that included candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), confirming the government’s continued focus on attracting top […]
Canada Shatters Express Entry Record in Q3 2020 Amid Pandemic
Maple News reports that the third quarter of 2020 marked a historic milestone for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, as the country issued a record-breaking 28,450 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. Despite global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada continued to push forward with its immigration initiatives, […]
Nova Scotia Targets Automotive Trades in Latest Express Entry Draw
Nova Scotia has issued 47 invitations to candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), specifically targeting skilled workers in the automotive repair industry. Maple News reports this draw took place on September 24 and was conducted through the Labour Market Priorities Stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). This […]
Rise in U.S. Skilled Workers Moving to Canada Amid Shifting Political Climate
Maple News reports a significant uptick in skilled professionals relocating from the United States to Canada — a trend that has gained momentum in recent years and appears to be influenced, in part, by political factors. According to immigration experts and emerging data, more American-based skilled workers — including tech […]
British Columbia Holds Record-Breaking Immigration Draw, Invites 450 Skilled Candidates
Maple News reports that British Columbia conducted its largest immigration draw of 2020 on September 29, issuing a total of 450 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). This draw surpassed the 430 invitations issued earlier in the month on September […]
Canada Issues 4,200 Express Entry Invitations in Largest Draw Since Pandemic Began
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has issued 4,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry system, in a draw held on September 2. This marks the largest all-program draw since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and signals Canada’s continued commitment […]
Prince Edward Island Sets New Record with 345 Immigration Invitations in Latest Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island has set a new milestone in its immigration efforts by issuing 345 invitations to economic immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on September 17. This marks the highest number of invitations extended by the Prince Edward Island Provincial […]
Saskatchewan Targets Tech Talent with 621 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on September 15, 2023, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 621 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. This round emphasized attracting tech professionals under Saskatchewan’s International Skilled Worker category through both the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories. All candidates […]
British Columbia Targets Tech Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has extended invitations to 67 skilled workers and international graduates through its latest BC PNP Tech Pilot draw, held on September 8. These individuals now have the opportunity to apply for a provincial nomination toward permanent residency in Canada. The invited […]
British Columbia Invites 72 Tech Professionals in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 72 invitations to skilled tech professionals and international graduates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on August 25. This initiative continues through the province’s Tech Pilot program, aimed at addressing labor shortages in British Columbia’s booming technology sector. The […]
Ontario Issues 703 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates in High-Demand Occupations
Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 703 invitations to Express Entry candidates on August 26, targeting those with work experience in selected high-demand occupations. This draw was conducted under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, which aligns with the federal Express Entry system. Eligible candidates required […]
Ontario Targets High-Demand Occupations in New Express Entry Draw, Invites 703 Candidates
Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 703 invitations to Express Entry candidates on August 26 as part of its Human Capital Priorities Stream. The latest targeted draw focused on candidates with work experience in specific high-demand occupations, ranging from healthcare to finance and marketing. Selected […]
Prince Edward Island Conducts Record-Setting PNP Draw in August
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw to date on August 20, marking a milestone in the province’s immigration efforts. A total of 305 invitations were issued, including candidates from the Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact streams. This historic […]
