by Nwando Oranye | Mar 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new measures to support Iranian temporary residents in Canada. Effective March 1, 2023, the new measures will prioritize the applications of Iranian nationals who want to extend their temporary status or apply...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On February 23, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). In this round, Sudbury considered 25 candidates. The lowest score of these draws was 245 points, five points fewer than in the...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada resumed biometrics collection for in-Canada temporary residence applications. Applicants who apply for temporary residence (visitor visas, study and work permits and extensions) on or after February 23, 2023, must provide...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On February 23, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #169, the MPNP held the first occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream and invited 207 applicants under...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 5, 2023 | Immigration Blog
February 24, 2023, marks one year after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The unfortunate event led to the displacement of millions of Ukrainians, and around 100,000 Ukrainian nationals lost their lives. In the last twelve months, Russian forces have...