by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 3, 2025, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the processing summary totals, the AAIP issued 9,943 nominations in 2024, 193 more than the 2024 nomination allocation. In addition,...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant updates to several Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) effective October 1, 2024. The modifications primarily standardize language regarding wages, educational requirements, and...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On January 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that special processing measures for individuals affected by the 2024 Canadian wildfires have officially ended as of November 30, 2024. The measures provided specific accommodations for...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a cap of 1,010 permanent residence applications for the Agri-Food Pilot program in 2025, citing overwhelming demand. The program, which has successfully welcomed over 4,500 agri-food workers and their...
by Nwando Oranye | Feb 17, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program for 2025 has officially opened its pools but with significant changes regarding flagpoling practices. As of December 23, workers and students in Canada can no longer use flagpoling to activate their work permits,...