by Nwando Oranye | Feb 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From February 5 to February 11, Canada invited 4,857 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of February 11,...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Demand for AI-skilled workers is rising in Canada, with employers seeking those who can develop and use AI products. Companies are actively hiring data scientists to build AI products, with the Indeed website listing 945 AI-related job postings. The median annual...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In 2023, Canada set a new immigration record, welcoming 471,550 new permanent residents. This number exceeded the target of 465,000 set out in Ottawa’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025. The plan outlines goals of 485,000 new residents in 2024, 500,000 in...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On February 9, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the start of 2024 Express Entry rounds for candidates with specific skills or strong French proficiency. The new policy supports economic growth and social prosperity and aims to increase Francophone...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On February 4, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced a two-year extension to the existing ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing. The move addresses rising concerns about housing affordability driven by foreign...
