Chris GribbleOntario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and PEI nominate newcomers for provincial immigration
This week, four provinces issued nominations for immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates were invited through economic streams that chose candidates based on their education, employment,…
Ottawa Eyeing Expansion of Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students
International students asked Ottawa to let them work off campus more than just 20 hours per week back in November last year, and now Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…
British Columbia Issues 68 Invitations In New PNP Immigration Draw
Karthikeya Gautam Karthikeya (Karth) Gautam is an incoming student at Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto. He graduated with Distinction in Political Science from McGill University in 2023, and has since…
IRCC’s update on its plan to attract global talent
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined recent progress on Skills Missions, one of the key objectives outlined in the Strategic Immigration Review released in October 2023. The report…
Immigration Experts Sound Alarm on Job Scam Targeting Temporary Foreign Workers
Immigration lawyers and consultants are concerned about the troubling trend in Alberta, wherein scammers are capitalizing on the vulnerability of temporary foreign workers to charge unauthorized fees for Labour Market…
Manitoba, Newfoundland open to more asylum seekers as Quebec tries to reduce its numbers
Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador are ready to open their arms to more refugees to take the pressure off of Quebec – but only if the federal government chips in…
Canada Express Entry Draw Issues 1,800 ITAs for French-Language Proficiency
Canada has conducted a French language proficiency draw, issuing 1,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The July 18 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 points – 20 points…