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 […]
Alberta Invites 300 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with Minimum CRS 301
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted another round of invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301. Held on March 26, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued invitations to 300 skilled workers seeking permanent residence […]
Nova Scotia Targets French-Speaking Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia has issued invitations to 329 French-speaking candidates through its Express Entry-aligned Labour Market Priorities stream. The draw, held on March 29, 2024, focused on individuals with strong French and English language skills, supporting the province’s goal of enhancing its bilingual workforce. To qualify, candidates […]
Federal Court Grants Afghan Journalist a Second Chance at Refugee Protection in Canada
Maple News reports that Afghan journalist Ahmad Q. Barekzai has been given a renewed opportunity to make his case for asylum in Canada after the Federal Court ruled that his initial refugee claim was handled unreasonably by immigration authorities. Barekzai, who fled Afghanistan alleging persecution by the Taliban due to […]
Manitoba Issues 335 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued a total of 335 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on March 25, 2024. These invitations, officially known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), give recipients a significant advantage in their path toward obtaining Canadian […]
Manitoba Issues 299 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its fifth draw of 2024 on March 11, inviting 299 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The draw targeted skilled workers both in Manitoba and overseas, as well as international graduates, underlining the province’s commitment to attracting […]
Saskatchewan Issues 418 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has invited 418 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw conducted on March 24. The invitations were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), under the International Skilled Worker category. Among the invited candidates, 183 […]
From Obstacles to Opportunity: How One Immigrant Overcame the Pandemic to Land a Job in Canada
Maple News reports on the remarkable journey of an Indian chartered accountant who navigated the challenges of immigration during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history—the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After more than seven years in the advisory divisions of two Big Four firms in India, the […]
Canada Invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in New Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on March 18, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system. To be considered in this draw, applicants needed to meet the eligibility criteria for the […]