Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Canada has held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only Express Entry draw to date, inviting 940 candidates to apply for permanent residency on June 9. This marks a significant leap from the previous PNP draw, which invited 500 candidates. All candidates selected under this draw had […]

Maple News reports that on June 10, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another major Express Entry draw, inviting 6,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 368 — one of the […]

Maple News reports that international tech professionals aiming to settle in British Columbia have a streamlined immigration pathway through the BC PNP Tech program — a dedicated stream under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) designed to fast-track skilled tech workers to permanent residency in Canada. Previously a […]

Maple News reports that the province of Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 5, issuing invitations to 191 Express Entry candidates. Candidates were selected through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, a pathway allowing the province to nominate individuals with skills to support local labor market […]

Maple News reports that October will be a pivotal month for Canada’s immigration landscape, as two significant developments are expected to influence policy and planning for years to come. First, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to release its 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan by November 1, as mandated […]

Maple News reports that on May 31, 2021, Canada held one of its most significant Express Entry draws to date, issuing 5,956 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw specifically targeted candidates eligible under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), prioritizing individuals with recent skilled work experience in Canada […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an unexpected draw on May 27, issuing invitations to 404 Express Entry candidates — a rare move for the province. The candidates invited in this round are likely eligible for Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas stream, one of several under […]

Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has issued 986 invitations to eligible Express Entry candidates under its Skilled Trades Stream as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draws took place on June 1, targeting individuals with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 300 to […]

Maple News reports that on May 26, Canada extended invitations to 500 Express Entry candidates through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw. These candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents. To receive an invitation in this round, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has issued 250 invitations to Express Entry candidates through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in a draw held on May 18 and officially announced on May 25. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this selection round was 301, making it one […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 557 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates under the Express Entry system on May 12. This draw was exclusively for those who had secured a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify in […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 20, issuing a total of 155 invitations to immigration candidates. Of these, 138 invitations were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories, the two primary pathways targeting skilled workers […]

Maple News reports that on May 13, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held another Express Entry draw focused exclusively on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff was set at 401—just one point above the previous CEC-only draw, maintaining the historically low thresholds we’ve […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system treats single and partnered applicants differently when calculating their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores — and the differences could significantly impact your eligibility and chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Express Entry is the application management system for three of […]

Maple News reports that the province of Alberta conducted a new Express Entry draw on May 5, issuing invitations to 250 immigration candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300 — the lowest cut-off seen in over 12 months. While this draw was smaller than Alberta’s highest […]

Maple News reports that on May 4, Ontario invited 102 French-speaking candidates through its Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. These individuals are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination, potentially accelerating their path to Canadian permanent residency. To qualify for this invitation round, candidates needed to have […]