by Nwando Oranye | Aug 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) nominated a record 8,200 individuals for permanent residence, reflecting significant growth from the previous year. The program enhanced its strategic selection to support BC’s economic needs by...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On July 30, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On July 30, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued 964 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw. In round #306,...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Ottawa is reviewing a proposal to allow international students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus. This comes after a request made last November and a recent 30-day review by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Previously, students could...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Immigration experts in Alberta are raising concerns over a growing scam targeting temporary foreign workers. Scammers are posing as employers and charging unauthorized fees for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), which should be free for job seekers. These...
