Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that on July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted a focused draw under its Alberta Express Entry Stream, issuing invitations to 39 candidates with work experience in construction-related occupations. This targeted draw is part of Alberta’s broader strategy to address significant labour shortages in high-demand […]

According to Maple News, Canada has conducted 27 Express Entry draws between January 1 and July 24, 2025—matching the pace set in 2024 and outpacing the 22 draws held during the same time in 2023. However, beneath the steady frequency lies a noticeable shift: a significant increase in Provincial Nominee […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major category-based Express Entry draw on July 22, 2025, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in healthcare and social services. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 475 — a significant drop of […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), held on July 21, 2025. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788 to receive an invitation […]

According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a dedicated Express Entry draw targeting healthcare and social services professionals. The draw took place on July 22, 2025, under Canada’s category-based Express Entry system. Eligible candidates required a minimum […]

Canada’s immigration authorities have issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services professionals, reports Maple News. The draw, conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), targeted candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category-based selection stream—part of Canada’s ongoing […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw. Held on July 21, the draw exclusively targeted candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be considered, eligible candidates were required to […]

Maple News reports that Alberta continues to strengthen its workforce by inviting hundreds of skilled foreign workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Between July 3 and July 16, 2025, the province issued invitations to apply for permanent residency under various immigration streams, focusing on key sectors facing labour […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest labour market data highlights a growing demand in key economic sectors—offering valuable opportunities for skilled foreign workers looking to immigrate. For eligible professionals, these roles not only enhance the prospect of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through Express Entry but […]

Maple News reports that several leading Canadian employers are actively recruiting for roles aligned with Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws—an immigration pathway that targets skilled professionals in high-demand fields. Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing economic immigration applications, and category-based draws allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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 […]