Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports a notable shift in Canada’s Express Entry system as the number of candidates in the pool declined by 2,472 between August 5 and August 17, 2025. Most of the decrease came from the competitive 481–600 CRS score range, which saw a sharp drop of 2,342 profiles. August […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals aged 40 and older can still successfully obtain Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry system—even without a provincial nomination. While age can reduce points in Canada’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), strategic planning and meeting specific eligibility criteria can lead to an Invitation to […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a targeted Express Entry draw under its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), focusing specifically on law enforcement professionals. Held on August 19, 2025, the draw saw fewer than 10 invitations issued to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of just 45 […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system continues to offer promising immigration pathways for healthcare professionals in 2025. With consistent category-based draws targeting the healthcare sector, candidates such as doctors, nurses, and lab technologists are receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores than required […]

Beginning August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made it mandatory for all Express Entry applicants to undergo an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME) as part of their permanent residence (PR) application—unless they qualify for specific exemptions. Maple News reports that this policy aims to ensure public […]

According to Maple News, healthcare professionals remain one of the most prioritized occupational groups under Canada’s Express Entry system in 2025. Through targeted category-based draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued to issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at significantly lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) thresholds for healthcare workers […]

Maple News reports that as of August 21, 2023, new applicants for permanent residence (PR) through Canada’s Express Entry system must complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting their application—unless they qualify for a specific exemption. Previously, applicants were required to undergo the IME only after receiving a request […]

Canada is considering the introduction of a new category under the Express Entry system aimed at attracting senior managers and executives — a move Maple News reports could open doors for high-level global talent previously overlooked by age-focused selection criteria. Currently, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used in Express Entry […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw on August 19, 2025, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 470 […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent category-based selection for healthcare and social services professionals under the Express Entry system. This marks the second-largest healthcare-focused draw of 2025 so far. To qualify for this round, candidates were […]

Maple News reports that on August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 192 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 800 — a significant increase of 61 points from […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada is inviting public input on a proposed evolution of its Express Entry immigration system, aimed at aligning immigration with the country’s long-term economic, social, and security priorities. The consultation, open from August 6 to September 3, seeks feedback from industry stakeholders, immigration […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 192 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 800 and must have submitted their Express […]

When applying for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry, couples must make a critical decision: whether to include their spouse or common-law partner as an accompanying or non-accompanying partner on the application. This choice can influence your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, settlement fund requirements, and your partner’s potential […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a major update to the medical examination process for Express Entry applicants. Starting August 21, 2025, all individuals applying under the Express Entry system must complete an upfront medical exam prior to submitting their application for permanent residence. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making healthcare and social services professionals a key priority within the Express Entry system in 2025. As part of this effort, 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence have already been issued this year under this targeted category. […]