Maple News reports that Alberta’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw took place on July 14, with the province inviting 181 Express Entry candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed for this round was 301 — one of the lowest thresholds seen […]
Alberta PNP Draw Invites 148 Express Entry Candidates with CRS Scores of 302+
Maple News reports that the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 148 invitations to Express Entry candidates in a provincial draw held on June 29, 2021. Candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 302 or higher were invited to apply under the Alberta Express Entry stream. This draw saw […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 127 Skilled and Business Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on July 15, inviting 127 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This draw aligns with PEI’s pre-scheduled immigration selection across multiple streams designed to support regional labour market needs. Of the total invitations […]
Ontario Launches First In-Demand Skills Stream Draw Through New Immigration System
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has conducted its inaugural draw through the newly integrated Expression of Interest (EOI) system under the In-Demand Skills stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This marks a significant development in Ontario’s immigration strategy, aimed at addressing critical labor market gaps […]
Quebec Unveils Overhauled Points System to Streamline Immigration Selection
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has implemented a new, comprehensive points-based ranking system for candidates submitting profiles in its Arrima Expression of Interest pool. This updated framework aims to better align immigration with the province’s labor market demands and improve the overall selection process. Under the revised […]
Quebec Overhauls Immigration Selection With New Points-Based Ranking System
Maple News reports that Quebec has unveiled a major update to its immigration process by introducing a comprehensive points-based scoring system within the Arrima expression of interest platform. Designed to better match immigration with labor market needs, the revamped model assigns candidates a score out of 1,320 points, enabling the […]
How Canadians Can Sponsor a Spouse from Hong Kong for Immigration
Maple News reports that Canadians looking to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner from Hong Kong have clear pathways under Canada’s family reunification program, but must meet certain eligibility requirements before applying. To qualify as a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and either a Canadian citizen, […]
British Columbia Invites 56 Tech Professionals in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 56 new invitations to eligible tech professionals to apply for provincial nomination through the BC PNP Tech stream. The draw was held on July 13 and targets skilled workers and international graduates with expertise in high-demand technology roles. The BC PNP Tech […]
Ontario Conducts Largest Employer Job Offer Draw Under PNP Program
Maple News reports that Ontario has set a new benchmark for immigration nominations by conducting its largest-ever Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Held on July 13, the province invited a total of 1,685 candidates across three streams, all connected to the Employer Job […]
Canada Expands Fast-Track Student Visa Program to Seven More Countries
Maple News reports that Canada has broadened its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program to include seven additional countries in a move aimed at accelerating study permit processing for international students. The newly added countries are Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Vincent and […]
Ontario Tightens Application Rules for Provincial Nominee Program
Maple News reports that Ontario has issued updated guidelines for applicants under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), focusing on improving application completeness and reducing processing delays. The province now requires candidates to submit complete applications, warning that any missing documentation may result in applications being returned. These stricter standards […]
Canada Invites 627 Provincial Nominee Candidates Through Express Entry With High Cutoff Score
Maple News reports that on July 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 627 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. This draw specifically targeted candidates who had received a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. To be eligible for this round, applicants needed a […]
Canada Invites 4,500 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Round
Maple News reports that on July 8, 2021, Canada issued 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through a new round of Express Entry draws, exclusively targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 369, marking a slight increase from […]
Manitoba Extends Invitation to 277 Skilled Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on July 9, the province of Manitoba issued 277 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), offering them a pathway toward Canadian permanent residency. These invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), are intended for immigration candidates who can receive a […]
Saskatchewan Invites 295 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has invited 295 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination via its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The draw, held on July 8, targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category, which includes two sub-streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. Of the total invitations […]
Canada Invites 6,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on June 24, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 6,000 invitations to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was 357 — marking the second-lowest cut-off in the history of CEC-only […]