Category: Express Entry

On December 8, 2025, Minister of Immigration Lena Metlege Diab unveiled a set of new immigration measures designed to streamline the path to permanent residency for internationally trained doctors. Maple News reports that these reforms aim to bolster the healthcare system by retaining highly skilled medical professionals already working in […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system—the primary pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residence—is expected to undergo significant updates in 2026, aligning more closely with ongoing labour market demands. A major change will be the introduction of a new category targeting physicians with Canadian work experience. Beginning in […]

Canada continues its robust immigration efforts with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. According to Maple News, this marks the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw of 2025 so far. To qualify for […]

Maple News reports that, as of December 2, 2025, the U.S. administration under former President Donald Trump has placed an indefinite freeze on immigration application processing from citizens of 19 countries it classifies as ‘high risk.’ This sweeping policy affects all immigration categories, including applications for permanent resident status, leaving […]

According to Maple News, a significant number of Express Entry candidates may be unintentionally leaving Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points on the table due to a lack of clarity around Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) rules. As competition grows tougher within the Express Entry pool, even small increases in […]

Maple News reports that skilled professionals can still secure Canadian permanent residence (PR) even without prior Canadian work or living experience, thanks to targeted immigration initiatives launched by the federal government. Among the most notable pathways is the Express Entry system’s Category-Based Selection (CBS), introduced in 2023. This stream is […]

Maple News reports that over 350,000 Haitian nationals living legally in the United States may face deportation when their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ends in February 2026. For many of them, Canada’s merit-based Express Entry system could offer a promising alternative immigration route—especially for those with skilled work experience and […]

Maple News reports that aligning your occupation with a province’s labour market needs can significantly increase your chances of receiving a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination under an Express Entry-aligned stream. Each Canadian province and territory regularly targets specific sectors facing labour shortages, offering a strategic advantage to skilled workers […]

Maple News reports that selecting the correct primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) code is a critical step for immigrants applying to Canada’s Express Entry system. The primary NOC you choose not only influences your eligibility for key federal immigration programs but can also improve—or hinder—your chances of receiving a nomination […]

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 […]