by Nwando Oranye | Apr 28, 2022 | Immigration Blog
The African Scholars Initiative (ASI-Canada), has presented a report to Canada’s House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration regarding the higher rates of study permit rejections for students from African countries. Even though Nigeria is one of... 
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 28, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On April 22, 2022, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced that processing times for complete applications are being assessed within six months. According to the update, incomplete applications or those with Expressions of Interest discrepancies may... 
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 28, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On April 26, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced new instructions regarding in-Canada claims for refugee protection. The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and the Global Case Management System (GCMS) have updated the Nova system to transfer and receive... 
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 28, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On April 26, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that all lawful permanent residents of the United States who hold valid status in the country have been exempted from the electronic travel authorization (eTA). To travel to Canada, these individuals do... 
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 28, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On April 27, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 829 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-specific draw. In round #221, the lowest score to get the ITA was 772 points, ten... 
