Maple News Reports IRCC Plans to Restore Job-Offer Points in Express Entry Amid Broad Reforms

Maple News reports that Canada conducted its largest-ever Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only Express Entry draw on December 10, issuing 1,032 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This marks a historic high for PNP-targeted draws under the Express Entry system. Candidates invited in this round had previously received provincial nominations, […]

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,750 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its third Express Entry draw this week, focusing on candidates in healthcare occupations. To be considered, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 445. This healthcare-specific draw follows two others earlier in the […]

Maple News reports that the province of Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 5, issuing invitations to 191 Express Entry candidates. Candidates were selected through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, a pathway allowing the province to nominate individuals with skills to support local labor market […]