Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Manitoba continues to make waves in Canada’s immigration landscape. On July 27, the province conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw to date, issuing 1,140 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to Express Entry candidates—setting a new all-time record for a single draw. All invitations […]

Maple News reports that on July 27, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,031 invitations to immigration candidates through the Express Entry system. These candidates were targeted under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, which links directly to the federal Express Entry program—a major pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 462 invitations to Express Entry candidates on July 21, targeting those nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw marks a significant step in Canada’s efforts to meet its 2021 immigration targets. Due to the PNP nomination, successful […]

Maple News reports that on July 22, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates through its Express Entry system. With a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 357, this draw matched the second-lowest cut-off in the history of CEC-specific rounds. To […]

Maple News reports that on July 21, Ontario issued 115 targeted invitations to French-speaking candidates in the federal Express Entry pool, continuing its efforts to attract bilingual immigrants through the province’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw took place on July 14, with the province inviting 181 Express Entry candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed for this round was 301 — one of the lowest thresholds seen […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 148 invitations to Express Entry candidates in a provincial draw held on June 29, 2021. Candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 302 or higher were invited to apply under the Alberta Express Entry stream. This draw saw […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on July 15, inviting 127 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This draw aligns with PEI’s pre-scheduled immigration selection across multiple streams designed to support regional labour market needs. Of the total invitations […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has issued updated guidelines for applicants under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), focusing on improving application completeness and reducing processing delays. The province now requires candidates to submit complete applications, warning that any missing documentation may result in applications being returned. These stricter standards […]

Maple News reports that on July 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 627 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. This draw specifically targeted candidates who had received a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. To be eligible for this round, applicants needed a […]

Maple News reports that on July 8, 2021, Canada issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through a new round of Express Entry draws, exclusively targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 369, marking a slight increase from […]

Maple News reports that on June 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 invitations to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was 357 — marking the second-lowest cut-off in the history of CEC-only […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated settlement fund requirements for Express Entry candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). These changes directly affect candidates who do not currently have a valid job offer in Canada and […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 300 or higher. The draw took place on June 16 and resulted in 184 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. […]

Maple News reports that Canada has issued 1,002 invitations to apply for permanent residence in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The draw, held on June 23, showcased a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score of 742—significantly higher than average due to the automatic 600-point […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has set a new milestone in its immigration efforts, issuing a record 1,017 invitations to Express Entry candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on June 28. The invitations were extended under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To […]