by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On June 10, 2024, the Government of Canada updated the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents. Applicants will now receive an acknowledgement letter after a completeness check. Additionally, the Government updated the intake instructions for Stream B....
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Quebec Premier Francois Legault will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the significant influx of asylum seekers in Quebec. Legault has expressed concern about the province’s capacity to provide for these individuals, citing a housing crisis and...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada invited more candidates in the new IEC draws Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From June 3 to June 9, Canada invited 1,768 young foreigners to apply for...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada has begun to limit the practice of flagpoling at 12 ports of entry. Flagpoling, a legal procedure that enables individuals on temporary residence permits to attain same-day immigration services by exiting and re-entering the country within a 24-hour period, is...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A recent survey identified a significant increase in the average rent across Canada, hitting an all-time high and causing concern for nationwide renters. As of May, the average rent for a Canadian residence reached a record $2,202, marking a 9.3% spike from the...