Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of the year, inviting 4,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. The draw took place on January 23, 2025, and required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system uses a tie-breaking rule to help determine which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency when multiple individuals have the same Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Every Express Entry draw selects a set number of top-ranking candidates based on their […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has kickstarted 2025 by issuing 1,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 542 to […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its first Express Entry draw of 2024, inviting 471 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 793, reflecting the added points […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system saw a slower month of activity in December 2024, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing a total of 2,561 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). Despite the reduced number of draws compared to earlier in the fall, the new year has already […]

Maple News reports that 2024 marked a transformative year for Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, with significant policy shifts, new category-based draws, and an evolving focus on priority sectors. These changes brought both new opportunities and higher competitiveness for skilled workers aiming for Canadian permanent residence. Over the course of […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is set for major adjustments in 2025, signaling a strategic reshaping of the country’s immigration priorities. Following sweeping changes introduced in 2024, the federal government is placing increased emphasis on Express Entry as its primary economic immigration pathway. According to Canada’s latest […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed a significant change coming to the Express Entry system in spring 2025: candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for holding a valid job offer. Under the current Express Entry rules, candidates can boost […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada will eliminate Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under the Express Entry system. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the upcoming change in a televised interview on December 17, confirming it will take […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced a major policy shift affecting Express Entry candidates. As of December 17, job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will no longer grant additional points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a move that could significantly […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest Express Entry draw, issuing 1,085 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marks the third Express Entry draw of December 2024 and continues a noticeable uptick in invitation activity as the year […]

Maple News reports that December 2024 is already following a familiar trajectory in Canada’s Express Entry system, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducting category-based draws similar to those seen in recent months. As of early December, IRCC has invited candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and those […]

Maple News reports a significant contrast in wage trends between new immigrants and the general Canadian workforce, according to recent data from Statistics Canada released on December 9, 2024. Between 2021 and 2022, the real median entry wage for newcomers rose by 6.7%, while overall real wages for Canadian workers […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates. This draw, held on December 3, is part of Canada’s continued efforts to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that based on patterns from recent years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is likely to issue approximately 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system in December 2024. This estimate hinges on analysis of ITA issuance in previous years relative to Canada’s immigration targets […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest category-based Express Entry draw, prioritizing healthcare professionals. This marks the first healthcare-targeted draw since July, signaling a renewed push to address Canada’s ongoing labour shortages in the health sector. To […]