OINP Application Processing Times Update
On March 17, 2021, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). At the moment, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled…
Ontario announced the introduction of the Expression of Interest system
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will introduce an Expression of Interest system for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The Expression of Interest system will help to:…
Will Intra-Company Transfers replace the Owner/Operator category?
Starting April 1, 2021, the pathway for Canadian permanent residence for foreign nationals who wish to an LMIA under the Owner/Operator category will become more complicated. The government is lifting…
Temporary policy changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program
Given the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on international students and the post-secondary sector, temporary policy changes have been made to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements for the following groups…
Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system
Ontario remained the most popular destination for Express Entry immigrants in 2020. It attracted 37,525 immigrants or 58.7% of the total admissions. British Columbia took second place. It welcomed 13,590…
International graduates earned less than domestic graduates
Despite equal Canadian education credentials, international students earn less than their Canadian peers after graduation, Statistics Canada says. That’s because they fail to secure enough local work experience before they…
International students completing their programs online will now be eligible for PGWP
On February 12, 2021, IRCC announced that international students who complete their entire postsecondary program online will be eligible for the three-year open work permit after graduation. According to the…
Family Reunification | Top Priority for Canadian Government
Family reunification is a top priority for the Canadian Government. For international students who are married and want their spouses to join them, a spousal open work permit is an…
Online Citizenship Test
IRCC launched the online citizenship test in November last year, more than 6,700 applicants have participated. Ottawa is now considering continuing this type of virtual examination mode. Asim Zaidan, a…
Law Society of Ontario Award
For LPEN it is an honor to announce the award given to our distinguished instructor Chantal Desloges, to recognize her commitment and for consistently develop outstanding programs with magnificent content…
