by Nwando Oranye | Jun 23, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On June 16, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,248,000 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence and citizenship...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 23, 2023 | Immigration Blog
In May 2023, the provincial Government of New Brunswick issued new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the three Express Entry streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). The province issued 21 ITAs under the New Brunswick Employment Connection...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 23, 2023 | Immigration Blog
As of June 15, 2023, French-speaking foreign nationals living outside Quebec can work in any occupation (excluding the agriculture sector) under the Francophone Mobility Program. To be eligible, applicants must prove they have speaking and listening skills equivalent...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 23, 2023 | Immigration Blog
On June 16, 2023, the Government of Canada announced new instructions for assessing new and pending applications under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots. On April 30, 2023, the Government amended the Ministerial Instructions, reducing the...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 23, 2023 | Immigration Blog
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the designation of the United States as a safe third country. Under the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), the United States and Canada protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and collaborate on migration, asylum and refugee...