by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On May 9, 2025, Alberta released an update regarding the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the results of its recent immigration draws. According to the new update, there were 3,189 applications to be processed and 2,979 nomination spaces remaining for...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
On May 8, 2025, the Government of British Columbia held the first Skills Immigration invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to 94 skilled candidates. The selection criteria targeted two distinct...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Effective May 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised guidelines for work permit applications at ports of entry. The new regulations specify that while most foreign nationals must apply for work permits from outside Canada, certain...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
In May 2025, Statistics Canada released a report showing that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and individuals rose 1.2% to $74,200 in 2023, driven by higher market income, while government transfers declined slightly to $10,000. Alberta and Ontario...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 24, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Quebec’s population grew by 155,000 in 2024, mainly due to immigration, reaching 9.1 million despite a record-low fertility rate of 1.33 children per woman. Temporary residents, including 274,000 foreign workers, 180,000 asylum seekers, and 71,000 international...
