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 […]
Québec Issues 208 Invitations to Skilled Workers Through Arrima
Maple News reports that the province of Québec invited 208 candidates to apply for permanent selection on March 30, 2021, marking the second selection round of the year under the Québec Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) extended these invitations […]
Canada Invites 284 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 31, 2021, inviting 284 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. This draw specifically targeted applicants who had provincial nominations through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To receive an Invitation to Apply […]
Quebec Issues 208 Invitations in Latest Arrima Draw for Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Quebec has invited 208 candidates to apply for permanent selection through its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued on March 30 by the province’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI), under the province’s Arrima system. This latest round targeted two specific groups […]
Quebec Launches Two New Pilot Programs for Permanent Immigration
Maple News reports that Quebec has officially launched two new permanent immigration pilot programs aimed at addressing key labor shortages in the province. The initiatives are part of a broader strategy to support Quebec’s economic recovery and meet the demand for skilled workers in critical sectors. On March 31, Quebec’s […]
Exploring Canada’s Work Permit Pathways for Global Entrepreneurs
Maple News reports that recent changes to Canada’s immigration policies are reshaping the landscape for international entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their businesses in Canada. Effective April 1, 2021, the federal government announced the closure of the Owner/Operator stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This pathway previously […]
British Columbia Issues 374 Immigration Invitations in Latest PNP Draws
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has invited 374 immigration candidates through two rounds of draws conducted on March 30 under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). These draws targeted applicants in both the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. A total […]