Category: Express Entry

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 […]

Maple News reports that if you’ve received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system, you’re now on a critical path toward becoming a permanent resident. The ITA is a formal invitation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to submit your application for permanent residence. You will […]

Maple News reports that immigration is not just a single transformative journey, but an ongoing process that extends far beyond a simple flight across borders. While traditional immigration was once seen as a one-time event—leaving one country and settling in another with permanent residency—the modern experience of settling in Canada […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 18, inviting 121 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. According to PEI’s Office of Immigration, the majority of invitations—102 in total—were issued under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. The […]

According to Maple News, Canada’s ambitious goal of welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021—its highest annual immigration target ever—is not only realistic but well within reach, thanks to adaptive strategies focused on domestic candidates and expedited immigration processes. A pivotal moment came on February 13, when Immigration, Refugees and […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has concluded its final scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2023, issuing 195 invitations to eligible immigration candidates on December 17. Of the total invitations, 174 were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories, while 21 were […]

Maple News reports that on February 10, Alberta invited 200 candidates from Canada’s Express Entry system to apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for selection was just 301—making it one of the more accessible draws […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has kicked off its first Tech Draw of 2021, issuing invitations to 1,186 skilled workers in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draw took place on February 16 and targeted Express Entry candidates with […]

In an unprecedented move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a surprise Express Entry draw on a Saturday, issuing 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — the largest draw in the program’s history, Maple News reports. What made this draw even more astonishing was the record-low Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that on February 10, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 654 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. This draw specifically targeted candidates who were nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), reflecting Canada’s continued focus on regional immigration priorities. […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has released details of its second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held in January, inviting 100 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. This draw, conducted on January 28 under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, targeted candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a targeted immigration draw on January 26, 2021, extending invitations to 81 tech workers for provincial nomination—a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2021 on January 21, issuing a total of 211 invitations for permanent residence through its immigration streams. Of the total invitations issued, 196 were sent to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact […]

Maple News reports that Canada conducted its third Express Entry draw of 2021 on January 20, extending invitations to 374 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 741 — a high threshold that includes the 600-point boost awarded […]