by Nwando Oranye | Apr 10, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada has extended the validity of interim work authorization letters for international graduates awaiting work permit decisions from 120 to 180 days. These letters, issued by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allow graduates to work full time while...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 9, 2024 | Immigration Blog
In 2024, Nova Scotia received 12,900 study permits, a reduction of 7,000 from the previous year. As of 2023, the province was home to 16,000 international students. These permits are distributed among 32 designated learning institutions (DLIs), with 11,565 earmarked...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 8, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Despite nominating a record number of healthcare workers through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) last year, Ontario is still in need of family doctors. The Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) reports an increase in unfilled family medicine...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 7, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Ukrainians in Canada are advocating for an extension to the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). Immigration Minister Marc Miller, while not explicitly supporting the extension, acknowledges the need for flexibility given the ongoing situation in...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 7, 2024 | Immigration Blog
According to a study by Statistics Canada, immigrants are progressively occupying both unskilled roles, which many Canadians are hesitant to take on, as well as professional positions. The study indicates that immigrants and temporary foreign workers have stepped into...
