by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On July 16, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fourth Express Entry draw for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates of the year. IRCC issued 1,391 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates in the PNP-targeted draw. In round...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A recent Angus Reid Institute survey indicates that many newcomers to Canada are contemplating moving to another province or leaving the country entirely due to high housing costs. The study found that nearly 40% of newcomers who arrived in the past decade are...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A new report from the National Foundation for American Policy reveals a significant rise in Indians immigrating to Canada, increasing four-fold from 32,828 in 2013 to 139,715 in 2023. This trend is driven by the ease of obtaining temporary status and permanent...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced the end of the uncapped intake of international students during a visit to Calgary. He emphasized that post-secondary institutions must replace the lost revenue from unenrolled students with provincial investment in...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On July 15, 2024, British Columbia announced changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) processing times for Skills Immigration applications. Applicants submitting after May 2024 will experience longer processing times due to fewer federal...
