Maple News reports that Canada is extending a lifeline to certain Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a new temporary policy, eligible individuals may now apply for an extension of their Letter of Introduction (LOI)—a document required for entry under the International […]
Quebec Ramps Up Arrima Invitations, Issues Biggest Draw of 2023
Maple News reports that Quebec has conducted its third round of immigration invitations via the Arrima system within a single month — with the latest draw on August 26 marking the most significant of the year so far. In this round, 585 immigration candidates were invited to apply for permanent […]
New Brunswick Introduces Immigration Pilot for International Graduates from Private Colleges
Maple News reports that the province of New Brunswick has launched a new immigration pilot program aimed at retaining international graduates from select private career colleges. Beginning April 1, 2022, eligible international students who graduate from Atlantic Business College, Eastern College, McKenzie College, or Oulton College may apply for permanent […]
Alberta Conducts Two Major Express Entry Draws, Issuing 850 Invitations
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted two of its largest Express Entry-linked draws of 2021 in the final week of August, offering a total of 850 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry stream. In a record-setting move, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) […]
Canada’s Provinces Issued Over 3,400 Immigration Invitations in August 2021
According to Maple News, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued more than 3,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in August 2021, marking another active month in regional immigration efforts. Every province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own PNP to support localized workforce needs and regional economic […]
British Columbia Issues 488 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 488 immigration candidates in its latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held on August 31, 2021. The invitations were distributed across four separate draws aimed at attracting in-demand workers to support the province’s labor market needs. Since February, B.C. has […]
Thousands of Immigrants Miss Out on Canada’s Free Settlement Services
Maple News reports that while Canada offers a range of free, government-funded settlement services designed to support newcomers with their integration process, many immigrants remain unaware of these valuable resources. Settlement services are available to immigrants prior to their arrival in Canada and continue through their early months and years […]
Saskatchewan Sees Surge in Demand for Key Jobs Amid and After COVID-19
Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the Canadian labor market, Saskatchewan experienced a noticeable increase in demand across several critical occupations, according to a government study on provincial employment trends. Although hospitality and tourism were hit hard by restrictions and staffing reductions, other industries […]
What to Do If Your PR Card Expires While You’re Outside Canada
Maple News reports: If you’re a Canadian permanent resident currently living or traveling abroad with an expired PR card, don’t panic—you haven’t lost your status. However, you’ll need to take extra steps to return to Canada legally. A valid PR card is typically required to board a commercial flight, train, […]
Quebec Holds Second Arrima Invitation Round Within a Week, Targets Key Tech and Engineering Roles
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has issued 502 new invitations for permanent selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) through its Arrima platform. This marks the second invitation round in just one week, highlighting Quebec’s proactive approach to meeting its immigration and labor market needs. On […]
Ontario Invites 326 Master’s Graduates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 326 candidates through its Masters Graduate stream as part of the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on August 25. This marks the second such invitation round since the introduction of the Expression of Interest (EOI) system for this stream earlier […]
Quebec Holds Latest Skilled Worker Draw, Invites 502 Candidates to Apply for Immigration
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has extended invitations to 502 skilled workers through its latest Arrima draw, which took place on August 19. These candidates have now been invited to apply for permanent selection under Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). To be eligible, individuals must have […]
B.C. Issues 74 Invitations in Latest Tech-Focused Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued 74 invitations to skilled tech professionals on August 24 as part of its ongoing effort to attract top global talent to support the local technology sector. These invitations were sent through the BC PNP Tech stream, a specialized pathway within […]
Federal Court Rebukes IRCC for Unreasonable Delay in PR Application
Maple News reports that the Federal Court of Canada has ruled that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) took an unreasonably long time to process a permanent residence application submitted by two Syrian nationals, Ms. Ghufran Almutadi and Mr. Abdulrhman Taskia. The court decision highlights growing concerns over prolonged […]
Canada Invites 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Applicants With CRS Cutoff of 403
Maple News reports that on August 19, Canada extended invitations to 3,000 Express Entry candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 403—just one point lower than the previous CEC-specific round, indicating a slight easing in selection criteria. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
Approved but Waiting: Stranded Immigrants Face Delays Despite Eased Travel Rules
Maple News reports that despite the gradual loosening of Canada’s pandemic-related travel restrictions, thousands of approved permanent residents—like the Abdeali family from India—remain in limbo, unable to take their final step toward Canadian immigration. Zainab Abdeali, a schoolteacher, and her husband had uprooted their lives in preparation for their new […]