by Nwando Oranye | Jan 15, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On December 28, 2023, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a new humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals affected by the conflict that began on April 15, 2023. This pathway allows them to reunite with family in Canada permanently, provided...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 15, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On December 28, 2023, Manitoba held the latest invitation round #205 in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, the MPNP invited 160 candidates under the Close relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 15, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On December 27, 2023, Saskatchewan conducted new rounds of invitations in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). In the Express Entry category, Saskatchewan issued 15 ITAs. Another 48 invitations were issued to the Occupations In-Demand category...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 15, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The House of Commons committee urges Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to set a deadline for clearing its application backlog and implement accountability measures. Committee chair Sukh Dhaliwal calls for a special task force to address the...
by Nwando Oranye | Jan 15, 2024 | Immigration Blog
October saw a resurgence in immigrant entrepreneurship via Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program, with data suggesting 1,200 new permanent residents by year’s end. In October, 200 new permanent residents arrived via SUV, a 37.9% increase from...