Canada Extends Open Work Permits to At-Risk Manitoba Nominee Candidates Under New Public Policy

Maple News reports that the federal government will issue open…

Canada Updates Express Entry Timelines: FSWP and PGP Shorten Waits, PNP Edges Up

Maple News reports that on August 10, IRCC refreshed processing-time…

Alberta Expands AAIP Nominations by 200 for 2026, Broadening Pathways to Permanent Residence

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)…

Canada citizenship certificates: processing time jumps to 25 months as backlog swells, Maple News reports

Maple News reports that, as of August 10, the processing…

Northwest Territories Expands Nomination Slots to 300 for 2026, NTNP Announces

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)…

Canada’s 1947 Citizenship Law Left Ancestors Behind—New Rules Reopen Descent-Based Citizenship, Maple News Reports

Maple News reports that Canadian citizenship can pass down through…

Express Entry: December Draws Set a Measured Start for Canada’s 2025 Immigration Goals

Maple News reports that Canada's Express Entry system saw a…

B.C. Prioritizes Healthcare Professionals in 2025 Immigration Slots Under Updated PNP Rules

Maple News reports that British Columbia has significantly restructured its…

Canada Invites 463 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Amid Soaring ITA Numbers

Maple News reports that on August 18, 2021, Canada extended…

How a Family Member’s Inadmissibility Could Jeopardize Your Entry to Canada

Maple News reports that Canada's immigration authorities take admissibility seriously—assessing…

British Columbia Invites Over 430 Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued over 430 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The invitations were sent out during the latest draw conducted on September 1, 2021. The draw targeted candidates from multiple streams, including Express […]

Ontario Invites 21 Entrepreneurs in Latest Provincial Immigration Draw

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 21 invitations through its Entrepreneur Stream in a draw held on August 26. This round considered candidates who submitted Expressions of Interest (EOIs) between November 22, 2019, and August 21, 2020. Selected candidates had EOI scores ranging from […]

Saskatchewan Invites 570 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has issued 570 invitations to skilled workers as part of its latest immigration draw held on August 27. The invitations were extended under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), specifically through the International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand subcategory, which targets candidates without a job […]

Saskatchewan Issues 570 Invitations Through Occupations In-Demand Stream

Maple News reports that on August 27, Saskatchewan issued 570 invitations to apply for provincial nomination under its Occupations In-Demand sub-category of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This marks the latest effort by the province to attract skilled workers who can contribute to its economy and meet labor market […]

British Columbia Invites 72 Tech Professionals in Latest Immigration Draw

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 72 invitations to skilled tech professionals and international graduates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on August 25. This initiative continues through the province’s Tech Pilot program, aimed at addressing labor shortages in British Columbia’s booming technology sector. The […]

Canada Expands Flexibility for International Students and Post-Graduation Work Permits

Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled new policy adjustments to better support international students pursuing education amid ongoing global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These latest measures, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provide added flexibility to international students who began or are starting their Canadian […]

Canada Expands Flexibility for International Students Pursuing Online Studies

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled three new measures offering greater flexibility to international students impacted by COVID-19-related travel restrictions and campus closures. The changes specifically relate to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), a vital pathway for many students aiming […]

Prince Edward Island Conducts Record-Setting PNP Draw in August

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw to date on August 20, marking a milestone in the province’s immigration efforts. A total of 305 invitations were issued, including candidates from the Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact streams. This historic […]