Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program has suspended the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream following a comprehensive review that uncovered widespread compliance issues and fraudulent activity. The investigation revealed systemic misrepresentation affecting applicants' eligibility assessments, prompting officials to halt new applications indefinitely. All pending applications will be returned with full refunds as authorities work to address vulnerabilities in the current syste

On October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released an updated roster of individuals, employers, and representatives who have been subject to administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violations of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The program requires all applicants and their representatives to submit information that is accurate, correct, and free from misleading content. Failure to comply with these standards may result in significant

A migrant worker seeking to build a new life in Canada faces uncertainty after paying over $24,000 to an immigration representative for...