by Nwando Oranye | Jan 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Ontario’s significant increase in the number of international students, accounting for over half of Canada’s total, has led Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller to encourage provinces to manage the influx. This call is primarily intended for Ontario,...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s economic future increasingly relies on population growth, largely from immigration, according to a Desjardins Securities report. This growth, reaching 3.2%, has benefits such as labour market support but also raises housing costs. A reduction in...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On January 16, 2024, British Columbia held the first draws for business candidates of a year under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). BCPNP invited up to five candidates in the Base Category of the Entrepreneur Stream. The lowest score of this...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On January 11, 2024, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Currently, the processing time for the PhD Graduate and Masters Graduate streams is 30-60 days, and for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 21, 2024 | Immigration Blog
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will closely review the rise of international students and temporary residents in Canada due to concerns over housing affordability and immigration. Miller underlines the importance of considering housing issues when setting...