by Nwando Oranye | Nov 15, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Despite business appeals for increased immigration, Quebec will maintain its 50,000 levels for 2024 and 2025. In addition, Premier Francois Legault announced new rules, including a French test for some Temporary Foreign Workers to renew their work permits. He...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 15, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is enhancing the processing of International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits through expanded automation. A new tool will triage applications based on complexity and approve eligibility for...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 15, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 15, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On November 7, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 104 invitations with a minimum score of 94 points....
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 14, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Prince Edward Island recruited over 500 nurses and care support workers to address staffing shortages and improve patient care. Collaborative efforts by Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat, and the Public Service Commission have streamlined hiring...
