Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports the launch of CanadaVisa+, a new digital tool designed to streamline and demystify the Canadian immigration process for those seeking permanent residency (PR). Developed to help users navigate the country’s complex immigration system, CanadaVisa+ offers a personalized, browser-based solution that identifies eligibility across more than 30 Express […]

According to Maple News, candidates applying for Canadian permanent residence via the Express Entry system may significantly improve their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores by leveraging foreign work experience — particularly when combined with strong language skills and Canadian work experience. Foreign work experience is evaluated under the CRS’s skill […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The July 8, 2025 draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518—a slight decrease from the previous CEC draw […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its most recent Express Entry draw, held on July 8, 2025. This round targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and featured a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off of 518 […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on July 7, 2025, issuing 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) exclusively under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 750 — an 8-point increase […]

Maple News reports that Canada has updated the financial requirements for immigration candidates applying through two major federal immigration streams. As of July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement funds required for applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal […]

According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the first Express Entry draw of July, held on July 7. The draw exclusively targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be considered in this round, candidates were required to […]

Maple News reports that Alberta continues to strategically invite skilled workers through its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), focusing on labour market priorities. In two recent rounds of invitations, the province extended a total of 133 invitations to candidates well-suited to support key industries across Alberta. On June 25, 2025, […]

According to Maple News, June 2025 marked a significant uptick in Canada’s Express Entry system activity, with more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued during the month than in both April and May combined. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted six separate draws, distributing a total of 7,405 ITAs—the highest […]

Maple News reports that the first half of 2025 has marked a significant transformation in Canada’s Express Entry system. Following a federal decision to lower the overall immigration target to 395,000 permanent residents—down nearly 100,000 from 2024—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) responded with tighter draw sizes, sustained high Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry round on June 26, 2025. This draw targeted candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521—eight points lower than […]

Canada’s immigration department has conducted its second Express Entry draw this week, with 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) issued to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Maple News reports. The draw, held on June 26, required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521. Additionally, […]

Maple News reports that on June 23, 2025, Canada conducted another round of Express Entry invitations, issuing 503 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score for this draw was 742—42 points lower than the previous PNP-specific draw on […]

According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 503 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the latest Express Entry draw held in June. To qualify, candidates were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742 and must […]

Maple News reports that Canada is experiencing a nation-wide shortage of medical laboratory technologists, creating strong immigration opportunities for professionals in this in-demand healthcare occupation. As the country’s population grows and its healthcare system expands, experienced technologists from overseas are increasingly welcomed through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) targeted […]

Maple News reports that Canada is facing a growing healthcare crisis, with a projected shortage of about 19,500 family physicians by 2031. This critical gap in healthcare services offers an important opportunity for internationally trained family doctors to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system and various Provincial Nominee […]