by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The Quebec government has announced significant changes to the financial assistance offered under the Programme quebecois d’apprentissage du français (PQAF), effective September 23, 2024. For individual learners, part-time French courses will no longer receive...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
As Welcoming Week 2024 began, Immigration Minister Marc Miller emphasized the importance of creating inclusive communities across Canada. Miller highlighted the significant contributions of immigrants to the Canadian workforce, noting that they comprise a substantial...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On September 13, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #314, IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada has seen a significant uptick in successful businesses owned by newcomers. Between 2019 and 2021, immigrant-owned enterprises saw substantial growth in both number and revenue, outpacing their non-immigrant counterparts. Notably, immigrants who have been in...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 23, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On September 12, 2024, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #228, the MPNP invited 206 applicants under the Occupation Specific and Completed Post-Secondary Study in Manitoba. The province targeted candidates...