by Nwando Oranye | Dec 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
According to the Government of Canada’s response to the petition on citizenship ceremonies, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering an online tool for self-administered Oath of Citizenship. The analysis is underway, considering client...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On December 8, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals and issued 5,900 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to qualified...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the extension of three temporary policies set to expire in 2023. IRCC extended the waiver, allowing students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly until April 30,...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 19, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued an update regarding the public policy for spouses or common-law partners in Canada (SCLPC) class, as well as family class applicants applying within Canada. As of December 7, 2023, to prevent family class...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 18, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On December 7, 2023, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced an increase in the financial requirement for study permit applicants. Based on the annual update of the low-income cut-off (LICO), this adjustment ensures...
