US immigration: EB-2 visa reaches annual limit for 2024
The fiscal year 2024 has seen the issuance of all EB-2 visas available; the following year’s window will begin in October 2024. On Monday, the U.S. Department of State declared…
4 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 2,487 Permanent Residency Invitations
Four fresh Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programme (OINP) draws were held on September 10th, with 2,487 invitations to apply for Permanent Residency Canada being sent out to eligible candidates. As a reflection of…
September 2024: State of the Express Entry pool
Following a hectic August and a record number of drawings in July, the makeup of the applicant pool and the newcomers who have been invited to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence…
IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates
A new temporary policy has been implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that permits certain potential applicants for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for an open…
Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for skilled newcomers
On August 30, the Saskatchewan government announced the creation of two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways for newcomers working in agriculture and health care under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).…
British Columbia nominate PNP candidates
On September 4, the BCPNP conducted two provincial nominee lotteries using various channels. A general selection was made for the Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, International Graduate, and Skilled Worker streams…
