by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On November 16, 2022, the provincial government of British Columbia announced the most significant changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP) Skills Immigration stream. According to the amendments, the maximum points for human capital...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On November 14, 2022, the Government of Canada updated the program delivery instructions regarding the letter of acceptance exemptions for study permit applications. Effective immediately, family members of foreign nationals who apply for a work or study permit from...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On November 16, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the implementation of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for immigration programs processed under the Express Entry system. The NOC 2016...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2022 | Immigration Blog
On November 16, 2022, the Government of Canada expanded pathways to permanent residence in Canada for sixteen in-demand occupations. Nurse aides, long-term care aides, hospital attendants, elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and transport truck drivers...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2022 | Immigration Blog
Although Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased hiring significantly, the processing of applications continues to be slow. Canada has received an unprecedented number of temporary and permanent resident applications in only the first eight...