Category: Express Entry

As Canada’s Express Entry system continues to evolve, understanding how your profile may become more or less competitive over time is essential to improving your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Maple News reports that multiple factors—such as age, work experience, language proficiency, and eligibility […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates. Held on November 28, 2025, this draw marks one of the largest of the year and featured the second-lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another round of invitations through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. In the draw held on November 25, 2025, 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

According to Maple News, earning permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system remains a highly competitive process, with cut-off scores in 2025 ranging from 518 to 547 for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Even a modest improvement in one factor of your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score can mean the […]

In a significant development for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted the second-largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw of the year, Maple News reports. The November 25 draw resulted in 777 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) being issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that the time it takes to obtain permanent residency (PR) through Canada’s Express Entry system can vary significantly, depending on a candidate’s individual profile, eligibility, and ranking within the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). There is no single timeline that applies to everyone. The path to PR under […]

Maple News reports that for prospective immigrants eyeing Canadian permanent residence via the Express Entry system, foreign work experience can play a decisive role in strengthening their application. While Canadian work experience remains highly valuable, it’s important to recognize that properly documented foreign work experience can significantly increase your Comprehensive […]

Immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry system is a promising pathway to permanent residency—but one that comes with financial responsibilities. Maple News reports that understanding the total cost is crucial for applicants to avoid surprises and properly plan their immigration journey. The fees for applying under Express Entry are […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its updated application processing times for November 2025, revealing notable increases in wait times across several major immigration streams. Among the most significant changes, processing under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) has surged by nearly 185% compared to […]

Recent trends in Canada’s Express Entry system show consistent patterns in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, Maple News reports. Since August, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) per draw to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 533 or 534 […]

Maple News reports that improving your French language proficiency from a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 5 to level 7 can significantly improve your chances of receiving Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Achieving an NCLC level 7 in French—Canada’s second official language—offers two major […]

The Government of Ontario has suspended its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), effective immediately. According to Maple News, the province has cited widespread systematic misrepresentation as the primary reason behind the decision. As a result of the suspension, Ontario will neither process current […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services category in the latest Express Entry draw, held on November 14, 2025. This marks the sixth healthcare-targeted draw of the year, with a record-low Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This marks the second CEC-specific draw within just two weeks, highlighting a notable deviation from the monthly pattern previously followed […]

Maple News reports a growing trend of competitiveness in Canada’s Express Entry system, with an increasing number of candidates achieving high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. As of November 9, 2025, 11% of all candidates in the Express Entry pool have CRS scores above 500, reflecting a significant shift in […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 continues to prioritize applicants already living in the country, even though the plan doesn’t outline a specific admissions category labeled ‘In-Canada focus.’ In a recent media briefing, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made it clear that Immigration, Refugees and […]