Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on February 4, 2025. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 […]
Ontario Expands Permanent Residency Options for Self-Employed Physicians
Maple News reports that Ontario has revised its immigration rules to make it easier for self-employed physicians to qualify for permanent residency under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These updates aim to reflect the reality that many practicing doctors in the province are self-employed, especially in family medicine and […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Boost in Immigration Nominations, Temporarily Pauses Applications
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated an increase of 1,000 spots in its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation, raising the total to 2,050 nominations for the year. The province will also retain its 475 spots under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), bringing its total immigration […]
Canada Unveils New Rural Immigration Pilot and Names 14 Participating Communities
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a new pathway to permanent residence tailored for foreign nationals interested in contributing to smaller Canadian communities facing economic and labour gaps. Unveiled on January 30, RCIP will facilitate the immigration […]
Canada Unveils New Immigration Pathway for French-Speaking Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched a new immigration initiative— the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—designed to attract French-speaking candidates to communities outside the province of Quebec. First announced in March 2024, with additional details released in December 2023, the FCIP targets newcomers […]
IRCC Reduces Immigration Backlog Below One Million for First Time Since June
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made notable progress in addressing its immigration backlog. As of December 31, 2024, the number of applications awaiting processing dropped to 942,300 — the first time the backlog has dipped below the one million mark since June of the […]
A Decade of Express Entry: How Canada’s Flagship System Reshaped Immigration
January 31, 2025, marks ten years since Canada introduced its first Express Entry draw—an innovation that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Canadian immigration. Since 2015, the Express Entry system has become the cornerstone of economic immigration, streamlining the process for skilled workers seeking permanent residency. According to Maple News, […]
Canada Releases 2025 Country Quotas for IEC LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled the country-specific quotas for its 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) program, opening doors for thousands of young professionals to gain working experience in Canada without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The IEC program enables youth aged 18 to either 30 or […]
Canada Eases Super Visa Health Insurance Rules, Allowing Foreign Providers
Maple News reports that Canada is introducing a major update to its Super Visa requirements, aiming to make family reunification easier for immigrants. Starting January 28, 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Super Visa will be able to use certain health insurance policies issued by non-Canadian providers — a […]
AEIP Prepares Newcomers for a Confident Start in Canada
Relocating to a new country can be both thrilling and overwhelming, especially when navigating unfamiliar systems and cultural shifts. To ease this transition for future Canadians, the Active Engagement and Integration Project (AEIP), operated by S.U.C.C.E.S.S., offers a comprehensive suite of pre-arrival services designed to help immigrants build a strong […]
IRCC Plans Compensation Fund for Victims of Unethical Immigration Consultants
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a proposal to establish a compensation fund aimed at supporting individuals harmed by dishonest immigration consultants. The announcement is included in a series of draft regulatory changes published in the Canada Gazette, focusing on strengthening the oversight and […]
Canada to Launch New Permanent Residency Pathways for Home Care Workers in 2025
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced the launch date for a new set of immigration programs dedicated to home care workers. Branded as the “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots,” these pathways will open on March 31, 2025, and offer eligible applicants permanent residency […]
Ontario and Manitoba Launch 2025 Immigration Invitations Through PNP Streams
Maple News reports that Canadian provinces are beginning to ramp up Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) activities as 2025 progresses. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue nomination invitations this year, signifying a renewed momentum in Canada’s regional immigration efforts. Manitoba took the lead by conducting its first PNP […]
Provincial Nominee Programs Face Uncertainty Amid 2025 Quota Reductions
Maple News reports that several provinces across Canada are voicing concern after the federal government announced a significant reduction in immigration allocations for 2025. Provincial immigration leaders in Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have publicly expressed interest in welcoming more newcomers than their allotted quotas permit, citing regional economic and […]
Canada Releases 2025 Study Permit Allocation by Province and Expands Details on Attestation Letters
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially published the provincial and categorical breakdown of study permit allocations for 2025. As part of ongoing efforts to manage international student intake, Canada plans to issue 437,000 study permits next year — a 10% reduction from 2024 levels. […]
Canada Extends Open Work Permit Policy for Provincial Nominee Candidates Until 2025
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially extended its temporary public policy granting open work permits (OWPs) to certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The extension now runs until December 31, 2025, aiming to support foreign nationals as they await the finalization of their permanent […]