by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The latest Express Entry report reveals a significant advantage for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) candidates with French language proficiency. In 2023, 92% of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in French-language proficiency draws went to FSW candidates, totalling 8,005...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The Government of Canada has bypassed crucial fraud prevention steps when processing temporary foreign worker applications. This directive, implemented in January 2022, aims to expedite the application process but has sparked expert criticism. Employment and Social...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has abruptly terminated a temporary policy that allowed visitors to apply for work permits within Canada. The measure, introduced in August 2020 to assist those stranded due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, ended on...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canadian residents seeking US tourist visas are encountering the world’s most extended wait times, with six of the top ten global delays occurring at US embassy and consulate offices in Canada. Ottawa and Quebec City currently top the list with an astonishing...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In the wake of Quebec’s recent decision to suspend the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in Montreal, social media in Toronto is buzzing with calls for similar action. Ontario residents are urging Premier Doug Ford and local...
