by Nwando Oranye | Dec 27, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On November 28, 2024, Saskatchewan updated the processing time of various streams of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). According to the new data, in the third quarter of 2024 (from July 1 to September 30, 2024), in the International Skilled Worker...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 27, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The Government of Canada has discontinued its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, affecting thousands of Indian students planning to study in Canada. The program, which previously allowed fast-track processing of study permits within weeks, will now be replaced by...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 27, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Saskatchewan’s 2024-25 Mid-Year Report reveals a complex economic landscape, with the province projecting a $743.5 million deficit – an increase of $470.4 million from the initial budget. While the economy maintains its strength, evidenced by being the...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 27, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program has suspended accepting new Expressions of Interest and issuing Invitations to Apply under its Strategic Initiative stream, effective November 28, 2024. This pause, implemented after reaching the program’s annual...
by Nwando Oranye | Dec 27, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A concerning trend is emerging in Canada’s immigration landscape, as revealed in the Conference Board of Canada’s “The Leaky Bucket 2024” report. Economic immigrants, particularly skilled workers and professionals, are leading a departure from...