by Nwando Oranye | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The US is accelerating asylum claim processing at its northern border to curb illegal crossings from Canada. Under the revised Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), asylum seekers must present their documents to U.S. officials during initial screenings and have only...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On August 15, 2024, Manitoba held an invitation round #226 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 40 LAAs to candidates invited under the Strategic Recruitment Initiative. The lowest score in the SWO...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On August 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #310, IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s employment landscape remained relatively stable in July, witnessing a minor reduction of 2,800 jobs and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. This steadiness may prompt the Bank of Canada to consider further interest rate cuts. Chief Economist Douglas...
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In 2024, Canada welcomed over 3,000 newcomers through its Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, significantly surpassing last year’s figures. The latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data shows a consistent influx of new permanent residents, with...
