by Nwando Oranye | Jul 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Canada Express Entry draws have changed with the introduction of occupation-specific draws, which began with 500 invitations for healthcare workers on June 28. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 10,100 invitations since then, with only...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
A recent study in the Journal of International Migration and Integration shows that temporary foreign workers who secure high-paying jobs before immigrating to Canada tend to have higher incomes once they obtain permanent residency. The study, “The Effect of...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Provincial leaders in Canada recently convened to discuss immigration priorities. They pinpointed three critical areas of concern: building a strong labour force, improving healthcare, and addressing housing needs. The Premiers also called on the Federal Government to...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On July 13, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #185, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream and invited 205 applicants who...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Ontario will require Temporary Help Agencies and recruiters to be licensed by January 2024. This addresses the issue of temporary foreign workers being exploited, with some being paid less than minimum wage and not receiving fundamental employment rights....
