Maple News reports that on May 26, Canada extended invitations to 500 Express Entry candidates through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw. These candidates are now one step closer to becoming permanent residents. To receive an invitation in this round, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]
Ontario Invites 158 International Graduates to Apply for Provincial Nomination
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 158 international student candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), following two targeted draws held on May 26. The majority—147 candidates—were selected under the general stream of the Employer Job Offer: International Student category. To qualify, […]
Ontario Targets Skilled Talent for Rural Jobs in Latest Nominee Program Draw
Maple News reports that on May 25, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to 64 skilled foreign workers under its Regional Immigration Pilot, a targeted initiative designed to support rural labor markets across the province. The selected individuals were invited through the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system […]
UK Nationals Now Eligible for Fast-Track Canadian Work Permits Under New Trade Agreement
Maple News reports that United Kingdom nationals can now benefit from expedited work permit applications to work in Canada, thanks to the Canada–UK Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA), which came into effect on April 1, 2021. This agreement, designed as a post-Brexit successor to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), […]
British Columbia Holds Dual PNP Draws, Invites 370 Skilled Workers and Graduates
British Columbia issued 370 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on May 25, Maple News reports. The province has been conducting dual draws under the BC PNP since February 2021. These simultaneous rounds include a general draw and a targeted one aimed at […]
Saskatchewan Invites 269 Skilled Workers Through Occupations In-Demand Stream
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 269 invitations to immigration candidates through its Occupations In-Demand sub-category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The selection draw took place on May 25 and was aimed at skilled professionals capable of filling critical labor shortages within the province. […]
Alberta Invites 250 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Alberta has issued 250 invitations to Express Entry candidates through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in a draw held on May 18 and officially announced on May 25. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this selection round was 301, making it one […]
Manitoba Issues 232 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw Across Skilled and Education Streams
Maple News reports that the province of Manitoba has invited 232 immigration candidates under its latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw held on May 25, 2023. These invitations, also referred to as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), represent the province’s ongoing commitment to selecting skilled immigrants who align […]
Canada Invites 557 Express Entry Candidates Through PNP in Latest Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 557 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates under the Express Entry system on May 12. This draw was exclusively for those who had secured a nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify in […]
Ontario to Issue Over 8,500 Provincial Nominations in 2021, Aiming to Meet Growing Demand
Maple News reports that Ontario has received a federal allocation to issue 8,600 provincial nominations in 2021, supporting its mission to attract skilled immigrants and bolster the province’s labour market. Of these, 8,350 nominations fall under Ontario’s standard Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with an additional 250 directed at temporary foreign […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 155 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on May 20, issuing a total of 155 invitations to immigration candidates. Of these, 138 invitations were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories, the two primary pathways targeting skilled workers […]
British Columbia Invites 82 Tech Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia held another round of invitations under its Tech Pilot immigration stream, issuing 82 invitations to skilled tech workers and international graduates on May 18 through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were extended under two key immigration pathways: […]
Canada Invites More CEC Candidates in Low-Scoring Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on May 13, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held another Express Entry draw focused exclusively on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff was set at 401—just one point above the previous CEC-only draw, maintaining the historically low thresholds we’ve […]
Ontario Launches First Draw for International Student Stream, Invites 138 Candidates
Maple News reports that Ontario held its inaugural draw under the International Student stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on May 18. A total of 138 international student candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination. This draw marked the first time the province utilized its new […]
Express Entry for Couples: How Your Relationship Affects Your CRS Score
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system treats single and partnered applicants differently when calculating their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores — and the differences could significantly impact your eligibility and chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Express Entry is the application management system for three of […]
How to Work in Canada During COVID-19: Updated Rules and Permit Options
Maple News reports that foreign nationals can still enter Canada to work despite COVID-19-related travel restrictions—as long as they meet certain requirements. Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the government’s non-essential travel ban, which continues to apply to tourists and other discretionary travelers. To be eligible to work in Canada […]