by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 14, 2025, the Government of Canada implemented significant changes to open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of temporary residents. Starting January 21, 2025, only certain family members of international students and foreign workers will be...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration New Brunswick is set to host a national virtual recruitment event in February 2025 to attract skilled workers to meet the province’s labour market demands. New Brunswick seeks candidates with strong talent, relevant skills, training, and experience...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s immigration system faces unprecedented challenges as millions of temporary visas approach expiration dates, raising concerns about border control effectiveness. Despite implementing exit controls in 2019 similar to those in Australia, the US, and the...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Quebec has launched three permanent immigration pilot programs targeting labour shortages in specific industries, effective January 13, 2025. The pilots, which will accept 600 applications each, focus on food processing workers, beneficiary attendants, and...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 18, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension of temporary special measures supporting Haitian nationals in Canada and their family members until November 19, 2025. The program, which began in May 2024, waives certain processing fees...