by Nwando Oranye | Sep 30, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Canada is experiencing a dramatic decrease in international student enrollment, with study permit applications down approximately 50% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Approval rates for new applicants have fallen significantly from 51%... 
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 30, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Tourism in Canada experienced robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP increasing by 1.3%, significantly outperforming the broader economy, which contracted by 0.2%. This growth was primarily driven by a 2.9% increase in domestic tourism spending, as... 
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 30, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued an advisory regarding potential mail service disruptions beginning September 26, 2025, due to a labour action by Canada Post. Despite these disruptions, all document submission deadlines remain unchanged.... 
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 30, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On September 26, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held new rounds of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 217 invitations. Of these, 107 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee... 
by Nwando Oranye | Sep 30, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On September 24, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On September 12, 2025, the province invited 1,113 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity stream. Additionally, on September 16, Alberta... 
