Category: Express Entry

Immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry system is a promising pathway to permanent residency—but one that comes with financial responsibilities. Maple News reports that understanding the total cost is crucial for applicants to avoid surprises and properly plan their immigration journey. The fees for applying under Express Entry are […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its updated application processing times for November 2025, revealing notable increases in wait times across several major immigration streams. Among the most significant changes, processing under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) has surged by nearly 185% compared to […]

Recent trends in Canada’s Express Entry system show consistent patterns in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, Maple News reports. Since August, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) per draw to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 533 or 534 […]

Maple News reports that improving your French language proficiency from a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 5 to level 7 can significantly improve your chances of receiving Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Achieving an NCLC level 7 in French—Canada’s second official language—offers two major […]

The Government of Ontario has suspended its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), effective immediately. According to Maple News, the province has cited widespread systematic misrepresentation as the primary reason behind the decision. As a result of the suspension, Ontario will neither process current […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services category in the latest Express Entry draw, held on November 14, 2025. This marks the sixth healthcare-targeted draw of the year, with a record-low Comprehensive […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This marks the second CEC-specific draw within just two weeks, highlighting a notable deviation from the monthly pattern previously followed […]

Maple News reports a growing trend of competitiveness in Canada’s Express Entry system, with an increasing number of candidates achieving high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. As of November 9, 2025, 11% of all candidates in the Express Entry pool have CRS scores above 500, reflecting a significant shift in […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 continues to prioritize applicants already living in the country, even though the plan doesn’t outline a specific admissions category labeled ‘In-Canada focus.’ In a recent media briefing, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made it clear that Immigration, Refugees and […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw in over six months. On November 10, 2025, IRCC issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool who had received a provincial nomination. To […]

According to a new report reviewed by Maple News, foreign work experience played a more crucial role than Canadian work experience for those invited to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry in 2024. The report, released on November 3, 2025, offers a comprehensive overview of trends in the […]

Maple News reports that healthcare professionals such as physician assistants, midwives, and related allied health workers now have strong opportunities to immigrate to Canada, thanks to targeted immigration programs aimed at addressing the country’s growing demand in the healthcare sector. All these occupations are categorized under National Occupation Classification (NOC) […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a category-based Express Entry draw targeting candidates with strong French-language proficiency. This October 29 draw stands as the third-largest in 2025 to date, continuing a clear trend toward increasing opportunities for Francophone […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a significant category-based Express Entry draw targeting French-speaking candidates. Held on October 29, the draw issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416. This marks a notable increase from the […]

Despite a notable decline in the total number of candidates, Canada’s Express Entry pool has grown more competitive, according to the latest data released on October 26, 2025. Maple News reports that the number of profiles in the system dropped by 2,740 since September 28. Yet, the share of high-scoring […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a targeted Express Entry draw on October 28, 2025, exclusively for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A total of 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 533. This marks […]