Category: Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the first Express Entry draw of 2026, inviting 574 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. This draw, held on January 5, 2026, required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]

Maple News reports that 2025 was a pivotal year for Canada’s Express Entry system, with sweeping policy changes and a notable increase in the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued to immigration candidates. As Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) adapts its strategy to align with national economic priorities, […]

Maple News reports that 2025 was a transformative year for Canadian immigration, marked by sweeping policy changes and renewed pathways for skilled talent. From overhauling Express Entry categories to launching a new rural immigration program, the country’s evolving priorities sparked wide interest across global applicant pools. One of the most […]

Accurately declaring your work experience is one of the most crucial steps when applying for Canadian immigration through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). At the heart of this process is selecting the correct National Occupational Classification (NOC) code—a classification system used by the Canadian government to organize […]

According to Maple News, foreign workers in Canada planning a vacation can rest assured—taking time off won’t necessarily disrupt your path to permanent residence (PR) through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) of the Express Entry system. However, not all forms of leave count the same, so it’s critical to understand […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw, targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this draw was 399 — marking a rare dip below the 400-point […]

As 2025 draws to a close, Maple News examines Canada’s Express Entry program activity over the year to highlight the types of candidates who were most successful in receiving invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. In total, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted 58 Express Entry draws in […]

Foreign nationals aiming to secure permanent residence in Canada through Express Entry now have access to a time-saving tool that streamlines the eligibility assessment for all Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), reports Maple News. The newly available online tool, CanadaVisa+ (CV+), allows users to evaluate their eligibility across more […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more than 30,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) through Express Entry in the past 30 days alone—a significant volume that rivals even the system’s most historic moments. To understand how aspiring immigrants can benefit from such opportunities, it’s worth […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration system continues to struggle with delays, as the total backlog of applications exceeded one million by the end of October 2025. According to newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a total of 2,182,200 applications were in processing queues, but only […]

Maple News reports a significant drop in competition within Canada’s Express Entry system, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to issue high numbers of Invitations to Apply (ITAs). In the last month, the Express Entry pool saw a sharp 18.2% decline in the number of top-scoring candidates—those with […]

Maple News reports that discrepancies between your LinkedIn profile and your Express Entry application could raise red flags with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), potentially jeopardizing your chances of permanent residence in Canada. With digital footprints now an integral part of background checks, immigration officers may review publicly available […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a surprising new Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of just 515 — the lowest for CEC candidates in all of 2025. This latest […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration priorities for 2026 will focus heavily on economic immigrants with experience in healthcare, research, and other knowledge-driven sectors. These priorities are evident in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s policy developments and draw patterns throughout 2025. In particular, candidates with Canadian work experience […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw held on December 16, 2025. This draw was specifically targeted at candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), marking the second consecutive week of PNP-focused invitations. […]

Maple News reports that candidates with lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores in the Express Entry system may see a significant points increase by pursuing additional education. For many, adding a new academic credential—even one at a similar or slightly lower level—can increase CRS scores by up to 50 points, […]