by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On June 3, 2025, the Government of Ontario finally held immigration draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS) and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2025 | Immigration Blog
British Columbia is set to implement a new minimum wage increase on June 1, 2025, raising the hourly rate from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour. This 2.6% increase maintains BC’s position as the province with one of the highest minimum wages in Canada. The adjustment...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Pictou County has identified strategic priority sectors and occupations as part of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking a significant advancement in Canada’s rural immigration framework. Located approximately two hours from Halifax, the county...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On May 29, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its third round of selections through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 405 invitations. Of these, 351 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On June 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw #348. The Government of Canada issued 277 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 726...