by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On September 17, 2024, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,249 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a general draw for the Masters Graduate stream. The minimum score of this round was 53 points, one point fewer than it was in the previous draw. In...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program witnessed a remarkable 27.4% increase in July 2024, welcoming 720 new permanent residents compared to 565 in June. This surge brings the total SUV immigration for the first seven months of 2024 to 3,745, a staggering 688.4%...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
US Customs and Border Protection reports an unprecedented increase in migrant encounters along the Canada-US border, with 19,498 incidents recorded between October 2023 and July 2024. This surge, more than double the previous year’s figures, has caught the...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Recent data analysis by ApplyBoard reveals a potentially dramatic drop in international student commencements for Canada in 2024. Despite the government’s initial projection of a 35% decrease in approved study permits, current trends suggest a much steeper...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Destination Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are set to host a virtual job fair from November 13-15, 2024, focusing on tourism, hospitality, and culinary positions across Canada, excluding Quebec. The event, scheduled from 3-8 pm Central...
