Maple News reports that Ontario has opened its immigration year with a strong start by issuing 484 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) through two of its targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. On January 13, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) extended invitations to candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker […]
Category: Express Entry
Canada Launches 2021 Express Entry With PNP-Only Draw
Maple News reports that Canada has inaugurated its 2021 immigration intake with a targeted Express Entry draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. On January 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates who had previously secured provincial nominations. […]
Canada Invites 4,750 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a significant Express Entry draw on January 7, 2021, inviting 4,750 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. This marks the second round of invitations issued by IRCC in just two days—a strong indication […]
Canada Lowers Express Entry Cutoff as Record-Breaking Draw Invites 5,000 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that on December 23, Canada held its final Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 468, representing a slight drop from the previous draw held on December […]
British Columbia Invites 92 Tech Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia issued 92 new invitations to tech professionals on December 15 through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its efforts to attract skilled talent to the province via the Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were extended through two primary pathways under the BC PNP: […]
Ontario Tech Draw Issues 668 Invitations Through Express Entry
Maple News reports that on December 15, Ontario held a new Tech Draw under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), extending 668 invitations to immigration candidates in the Express Entry system. The draw specifically targeted tech professionals through the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). […]
Canada Invites Another 5,000 Express Entry Candidates, Sets New Invitation Record
Maple News reports that Canada has issued 5,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw, held on December 9. Candidates invited needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 469 to be considered. With this latest draw, Canada has now distributed […]
Saskatchewan Issues 564 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 1, inviting a total of 564 skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) under the International Skilled Worker category, specifically targeting two subcategories: Express […]
Saskatchewan Invites 551 Skilled Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan conducted a new round of invitations through its immigration system on November 19, selecting a total of 551 skilled candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations went to applicants in two subcategories of the International Skilled […]
Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw Drops CRS Cut-Off to 469
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has reached a new milestone, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dipping below 470 for the first time this year in an all-program draw. Held on November 25, this round issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence—matching the […]
Canada Issues Record-Breaking 5,000 Invitations in Historic Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Canada conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw on November 18, 2020, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This milestone marks a significant push by the Canadian government to meet its ambitious immigration targets for the year. To receive an ITA in this draw, […]
British Columbia Invites 360 Candidates in Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 360 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in a draw held on November 25. Invitations were issued through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams, targeting applicants across several […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 254 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted a new round of invitations for immigration candidates on November 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), welcoming a total of 254 individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada. Of the total invitations, a large majority—221—were issued to candidates under the Express […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 211 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has issued 211 new invitations for provincial nomination in its latest draw, held on October 15. This selection round continues the province’s strategy of targeting skilled workers to address local labour market needs. Of the 211 invitations, […]
Ontario Issues 443 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 443 skilled professionals under the Express Entry system through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on November 12. Candidates selected in this targeted draw had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 469 to 477 and met specific occupational criteria. The invitations—formally […]
Canada Issues 4,500 Invitations in Latest High-Scoring Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Canada conducted a new Express Entry draw on November 5, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — matching the highest number ever issued in a single round. To be selected in this draw, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]
