by Nwando Oranye | Jun 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 27, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an increase to the application cap for the special measures aimed at Palestinian extended family members in Gaza. Minister Marc Miller expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 27, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,220,200 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A recent study by Statistics Canada reveals a significant drop in the rate of overqualified immigrants in the workforce, reaching its lowest in 20 years. The 2021 census data showed only 26.7% of recent immigrants were over-educated for their jobs, a decrease from...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 20, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Starting May 27, 2024, the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot has become a permanent stream of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). This initiative is a part of StrongerBC – a commitment towards strengthening the regional communities and...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The employment rate of newcomers to Canada is catching up to that of Canadian-born workers. Between November 2010 and November 2022, the employment rate for new immigrants increased by 12.7%, compared to a 4.2% increase for Canadian workers. The most recent Labor...
