by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On July 18, 2023, British Columbia issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 112 invitations with a minimum score of 88 points. In...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Ontario is investing $2.6M in free training programs for over 300 newcomers, including Afghan and Ukrainian refugees, to help them find good jobs in Canada. The province is also cracking down on temporary help agencies, exploiting foreign workers by paying them less...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Immigration to Canada increased by 55.1% in May 2023, with 45,825 new permanent residents. This follows a drop in immigration for three consecutive months, with April having the lowest performance rate. The monthly rate of immigration to Canada has now risen to...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s technology sector is experiencing significant growth, as evidenced by the 32,115 tech workers who immigrated in the past year. The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) report on Tech Workforce Trends shows that...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 20, 2023 | Immigration Blog
Starting July 16, 2023, Ukrainian nationals cannot apply for the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa. Instead, Ukrainian applicants can apply for a regular temporary resident visa to travel to Canada and then apply for an open work permit,...