by Nwando Oranye | Mar 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, Canada’s employment rate in February dipped by 0.1 percentage points to 61.5%, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline due to rapid population growth outpacing employment growth. The past year saw a 0.9...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Nova Scotia’s international student visa quota slashed by 35% as part of Canada’s nationwide effort to reduce applications. The province’s allocation for 2024-25 is 12,900, down by 7,000 from the previous year. The move aligns with Ottawa’s...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 19, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s immigration got off to a robust start in January, with a 28% increase in new permanent residents compared to December, totalling 47,660 arrivals. However, this figure is slightly below the numbers recorded in the same month last year. The projected...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On March 7, 2024, Saskatchewan held its most recent invitation rounds within the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), extending invitations to 35 skilled candidates. Notably, 21 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued in the Express Entry category. At the...
by Nwando Oranye | Mar 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On March 8, 2024, Manitoba conducted its latest draw, #212, within the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw focused on the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) stream, extending 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates, including 20 to...