Maple News reports that as of January 12, applicants for the Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise – PEQ) can now submit their applications entirely online through the province’s Arrima platform. The shift is part of Quebec’s broader strategy to modernize and streamline its immigration processes. Through this digital […]
Québec Mandates Online Submissions for PEQ Applications via Arrima
Maple News reports that the Québec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise, or PEQ) has officially transitioned to a fully digital application system through the Arrima online platform. Applicants can now submit their documents, pay any associated fees, and complete the entire process electronically. Starting January 26, 2021, all PEQ […]
Hungarian Youth Finds New Hope Through Canadian Family Sponsorship
Maple News reports on 18-year-old Kitti Toris, a Hungarian national who began her new chapter in Canada after arriving in 2016. Sponsored by her sister Viktoria and brother-in-law Laszlo Radi, she now lives with them in the country, where she is carving out a brighter future. Kitti’s journey is a […]
Manitoba Issues 272 Invitations in First Provincial Nominee Draw of the Year
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has kicked off 2021 with a draw held on January 14, issuing 272 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across three immigration streams. This marks the first invitation round for the province this year, continuing its efforts to […]
Ontario Issues 484 Invitations Through Express Entry Streams for French-Speaking and Skilled Trades Workers
Maple News reports that Ontario has opened its immigration year with a strong start by issuing 484 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) through two of its targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. On January 13, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) extended invitations to candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker […]
Canada Launches 2021 Express Entry With PNP-Only Draw
Maple News reports that Canada has inaugurated its 2021 immigration intake with a targeted Express Entry draw exclusively for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. On January 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates who had previously secured provincial nominations. […]
British Columbia Invites 80 Tech Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has invited 80 skilled tech professionals to apply for provincial nomination in its latest Tech Pilot draw, held on January 12, 2021. This marks the second BC PNP draw of the year and continues the province’s targeted recruitment […]
Nova Scotia Leverages Immigration to Spur Post-Pandemic Economic Growth
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia is ramping up its immigration efforts as a key strategy for economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the province approved 3,517 newcomers, many of whom are trained in essential sectors like healthcare. Despite global travel restrictions and a decline in immigration levels […]
Canada Invites 4,750 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a significant Express Entry draw on January 7, 2021, inviting 4,750 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residence. This marks the second round of invitations issued by IRCC in just two days—a strong indication […]
British Columbia Kicks Off 2021 With 168 Immigration Invitations Through PNP Streams
Maple News reports that British Columbia began 2021 by inviting 168 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw, held on January 5, issued invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. The […]
How to Sponsor Your U.S.-Based Partner for Canadian Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner residing in the United States must first meet several eligibility criteria under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines. To qualify as a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and […]
Canada Extends Restoration Deadline for Temporary Residents to August 31, 2021
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for temporary residents to restore their legal status in Canada. Individuals who held valid temporary status on or after January 30, 2020, but whose status expired on or before May 31, 2021, now have until August […]
Canada’s Population Growth Hits Record Low Amid Pandemic-Era Immigration Decline
Maple News reports that Canada’s population growth reached a historic low in the third quarter of 2020, registering a net increase of just 2,767 people between July and September. This marks the slowest quarterly growth since national demographic tracking began in 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This unprecedented stagnation is […]
British Columbia Invites 58 Tech Professionals in Final 2020 Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 58 candidates in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot stream, part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were issued during a draw held on December 29, capping off the province’s […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Launches Immigration Stream for Skilled and Educated Talent
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting highly educated and experienced professionals to meet growing labor market needs. The province’s new Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador program will start accepting applications on January 2. Designed to support sectors with critical talent […]
Canada Lowers Express Entry Cutoff as Record-Breaking Draw Invites 5,000 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that on December 23, Canada held its final Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 468, representing a slight drop from the previous draw held on December […]