Maple News reports that on April 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 266 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 753. While this […]
Why Canada Is Tapping Into In-Country Immigration Candidates to Meet Its 2021 Targets
Maple News reports that Canada is increasingly turning to temporary residents already living within its borders to meet ambitious immigration targets in the midst of global travel disruptions. The shift comes as Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2021—a goal complicated by ongoing pandemic-related […]
Manitoba Targets Skilled Talent Abroad in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba conducted an atypical round of invitations on April 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), focusing exclusively on overseas candidates. A total of 399 individuals received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, with a significant emphasis on Express […]
Saskatchewan Invites 269 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 269 invitations to immigration candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in a draw held on April 22. These selected candidates are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residency, pending successful application for a provincial nomination. The latest draw […]
British Columbia Invites 90 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 90 eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 20 through its Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were issued to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically targeting Skilled Workers and International […]
Canada Opens Permanent Residency Pathway for Essential Workers
Maple News reports that Canada has launched a new immigration initiative providing a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers employed in essential sectors. The program, effective from May 6, is open to workers in 135 specified essential occupations, including positions such as cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare professionals. […]
Canada Launches Six New PR Pathways for Residents—Are You Eligible?
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of six new immigration pathways aimed at helping international graduates, essential workers, and French-speaking residents in Canada transition to permanent residency status. These programs open on May 6, 2021, and will remain accessible until November 5, […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 156 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) has released the results of its scheduled immigration draw held on April 15, 2021. A total of 156 invitations were issued through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), marking another step in the province’s effort to attract skilled workers […]
British Columbia Issues 452 Invitations in Major PNP Draw, Spotlighting High-Demand Occupations
Maple News reports that British Columbia invited 452 immigration candidates in a major Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on April 13, 2021. This marks the third-largest draw by the province so far that year, signaling British Columbia’s continued efforts to attract skilled talent amid growing labor market needs. The […]
Alberta Invites 200 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with CRS Cut-off at 302
Maple News reports that Alberta conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on April 6, inviting 200 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 302, slightly higher than […]
Ontario Targets Tech Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw, Invites 528 Candidates
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has issued 528 invitations to candidates with technology-sector experience through its second Tech Draw of the year, held on April 13. The draw was conducted under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, which aligns with […]
Saskatchewan Issues 279 Invitations in Latest Skilled Worker Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has conducted a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 279 invitations to skilled immigration candidates on April 8. The draw targeted applicants from the International Skilled Worker category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), part of the province’s strategy […]
Canada Invites 5,000 Express Entry Candidates in CEC Draw with Lower CRS Cut-Off of 432
Maple News reports that on April 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, targeting candidates through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. Notably, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dropped to 432 — one […]
British Columbia Issues 80 Invitations in Latest Tech Pilot Draw for Skilled Tech Workers
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 80 new invitations to immigration candidates through its Tech Pilot stream under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw took place on April 6, 2021, and targeted candidates in the technology sector with skills highly sought after […]
Canada Breaks Express Entry Record in Q1 2021 as It Accelerates Toward Immigration Goal
Maple News reports that Canada set a record-breaking pace in the first quarter of 2021 by inviting 44,124 immigration candidates through its Express Entry system — the highest in a single quarter since the program’s inception in 2015. This surge aligns with the federal government’s ambitious plan to welcome over […]
Immigration Uncertainty Persists: Call for Fairness and Direction for Approved Permanent Residents
Maple News reports that as countries, including Canada, make progress in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, many are beginning to see glimmers of hope following a prolonged global health crisis. However, for thousands of individuals who have already been approved for Canadian permanent residency (known as COPRs – Confirmation of Permanent Residence […]