Ontario published 2022 OINP results

Ontario published 2022 OINP results

Ontario published 2022 OINP results on March 23, 2023, the Government of Ontario introduced the 2022 nomination results of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The OINP experienced unprecedented demand in 2022, leading to the biggest number of nominations in its history.  Last year, Ontario issued 9,750 nominations under the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canada Extends PGWPs

Canada Extends PGWPs of International Graduates to work in Canada for longer

Canada Extends PGWPs of International Graduates to work in Canada for longer on March 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that international graduates with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits (PGWP) could apply for an additional work permit for up to 18 months. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new processing times for LMIA applications

ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications

ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications on March 13, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times are reduced for the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
occupation-specific EOI draw

Manitoba issued new 597 invitations under the MPNP occupation-specific EOI draw

Manitoba issued new invitations under the MPNP occupation-specific EOI draw on March 9, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #171, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection (sales and service support occupations) under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new permanent residence pathway

Canada announced a new permanent residence pathway for Afghan refugees and their families

On March 9, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a new permanent residence pathway for Afghan extended family members of former language and cultural advisors who helped Canada in Afghanistan. The application process is open for the mentioned Afghan nationals under a new temporary public policy.    To be eligible,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »