Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that on March 17, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 183 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system—specifically targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marked the second consecutive round dedicated exclusively to PNP candidates. To receive an invitation in this round, […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island has released the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on March 18, 2024. A total of 150 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence through the PEI PNP, reinforcing the province’s commitment to addressing labour market needs through […]

Maple News reports that Alberta held a new Express Entry-linked draw under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) on March 2, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was just 301, one of […]

Maple News reports that on March 8, Canada issued 671 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, exclusively targeting candidates nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739. While this may appear high, […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued 541 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on February 11, 2021. Of the total invitations, 344 were extended through the Express Entry sub-category, while the remaining 197 went to candidates under the […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has invited 299 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residency. The draw, held on February 25, targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category, specifically through the SINP’s Express Entry sub-stream. To qualify for […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on March 3, targeting French-speaking Express Entry candidates. A total of 126 invitations were issued under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream. Eligible candidates required a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has released the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on February 16. In this round, the province extended invitations to 159 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry stream, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 352. All invited candidates […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 754 invitations on March 2 to Express Entry candidates with professional backgrounds in select high-demand occupations. These candidates had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 463 to 467 and were targeted through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities […]

Maple News reports that on February 2, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to 283 Express Entry candidates, encouraging them to apply for a provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. Candidates selected in this latest draw held Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging between 466 […]

Maple News reports that candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system must ensure their profiles remain accurate and up to date—even after receiving the ITA. While updates to your profile are simple prior to receiving an invitation, the rules change significantly once your profile […]

Maple News reports that 2020 marked the most active and record-breaking year in the history of Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, despite global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a staggering 107,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through Express […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued 87 new invitations to immigration candidates through its Tech Pilot stream. The draw, held on February 23, targeted skilled professionals in the tech sector under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. To be eligible, […]

In an unprecedented move, Canada invited every eligible Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidate from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence in a single draw held on February 13. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), setting a new record and surpassing the […]

Maple News reports that 2021 marked a historic opportunity for skilled immigrants aiming to secure permanent residency in Canada through the Express Entry system. With a national target of welcoming over 401,000 newcomers that year, more than one-quarter were expected to arrive via Express Entry, making early application a strategic […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week on January 21, 2021, inviting 4,626 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This marks the fourth Express Entry draw overall in 2021. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]