Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its first category-based Express Entry draw of 2025 by issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 6,500 candidates with strong French language proficiency. This marks the second-largest French language-focused draw in the program’s history. This milestone draw also introduced […]
IRCC Kicks Off 2025 French-Language Express Entry Draws with 6,500 Invitations
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its first French-language category-based Express Entry draw of 2025. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 428 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile prior to 4:41 p.m. […]
How to Extend Your Work Permit Under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada looking to extend their stay must follow a specific process to renew their work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). A TFWP work permit is granted for a limited time and must be renewed if the worker wishes to […]
Alberta Kicks Off 2025 With Targeted PNP Draws, New Brunswick Offers Processing Update
Maple News reports that Alberta has officially launched its 2025 immigration selections under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting skilled workers through three targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Simultaneously, New Brunswick has issued an update on its application processing following the recent reactivation of its provincial immigration pathways. […]
Canada Invites 646 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP-Focused Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to 646 candidates under the Express Entry system’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This latest round required candidates to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750 and to have submitted their Express Entry profiles by […]
Can You Still Enter Canada with a Criminal Record? Here’s What You Need to Know
Maple News reports that having a criminal record—even from many years ago—could make you inadmissible to Canada as a foreign national. In fact, Canadian immigration law allows border officers to deny entry to anyone who is not a Canadian citizen if they are deemed “criminally inadmissible.” Criminal inadmissibility is determined […]
Canada Tightens Express Entry Rules for IEC Work Permit Holders Ahead of Schedule
Maple News reports that foreign nationals holding employer-specific work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program will no longer be eligible for bonus Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment under Express Entry if their permit was issued after December 18, 2024. This change significantly advances the federal […]
Building a Secure Retirement as a Newcomer in Ontario
Maple News reports that while retirement might feel like a distant concern for newcomers arriving in Ontario, laying the foundation for a financially secure future should begin early. The transition to a new country comes with many immediate challenges—settling in, securing employment, and adapting to a new culture. Yet, understanding […]
Canada’s Most Affordable Provinces with Top Quality of Life in 2025 Revealed
Maple News reports that a recent ranking highlights Canada’s most cost-effective provinces to live in while enjoying a high quality of life in 2025. The report, compiled by Montreal-based moving company MovingWaldo, evaluated provinces based on factors such as overall cost of living, rental and housing prices, and neighborhood safety. […]
Understanding Canada’s CRS: The Key to Unlocking Express Entry Success
Maple News reports that the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) plays a pivotal role in Canada’s immigration process, particularly for candidates applying through the Express Entry system. Used by the federal government, the CRS ranks candidates and determines who receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Under Express Entry—the […]
Is Canada Affordable for Newcomers? Here’s the Real Cost of Living in 2024
Maple News reports that for newcomers settling in Canada, understanding the real cost of living is essential — not just to survive, but to thrive. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires immigrants to show settlement funds to help cover basic expenses, these amounts often fall short of what’s […]
British Columbia and Manitoba Issue New Provincial Nominations as Alberta Shares Program Update
Maple News reports that British Columbia and Manitoba have issued fresh rounds of provincial nominations this week, reinforcing their ongoing efforts to attract skilled and entrepreneurial newcomers. These invitations are part of each province’s efforts to meet tailored labor market needs and drive economic growth through immigration. British Columbia extended […]
Who Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit? A Guide for Newcomers
Maple News reports that foreign nationals may not always need a work permit to legally work in Canada. Depending on an individual’s role, purpose of visit, and duration of stay, certain categories of workers are allowed to perform job-related activities without the standard work authorization. Understanding whether you’re exempt from […]
Canada Updates PGWP Rules for Students with Multiple Programs
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidelines that clarify how Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are issued to international students who complete more than one eligible study program in Canada. Previously, it wasn’t clear how IRCC calculated PGWP duration for students who pursued multiple […]
Express Entry in February 2025: A Strong Start Following January’s Momentum
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is continuing its steady pace into February 2025, following a more active January that signaled a return to pre-December levels of immigration activity. So far, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already conducted two draws in February, outpacing the number of […]
Prince Edward Island Launches 2025 Immigration Program with Targeted Healthcare Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2025, focusing on the healthcare sector. Held on January 24, the draw issued 22 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through two key immigration pathways: the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express […]