Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB

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[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

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[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

Canada continues to record a high rate of work permit refusals, often due to concerns about an applicant's eligibility, financial capacity, and ties to their home country.

Some common refusal reasons include:

• Inadequate ties to the home country
• Lack of economic establishment or financial stability in the home country
• Bank statements showing large, unexplained deposits
• Sudden and unusual increases in cash inflows
• Employment with very low income relative to the proposed travel or work plans
• Insufficient or irrelevant work experience
• Inadequate supporting documentation
• Poor explanation of the purpose of travel or work plan
• Political and financial situation in your home country

A refusal does not always mean the end of your immigration journey. In many cases, the concerns raised by the visa officer can be properly addressed with a stronger application strategy and supporting evidence.

If your work permit application has been refused, contact us to discuss the reasons for refusal and how to effectively overcome them in a future application.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

🇿🇦 South African: You are an illegal immigrant. We don't want you in our country.

🇳🇬 Nigerian: But I am not an illegal immigrant. All my immigration documents are valid.

🇿🇦 South African: Fine. But you're taking our jobs. Our children are unemployed because of people like you.

🇳🇬 Nigerian: I have been running a salon here for 13 years and have employed more than 20 South Africans.

🇿🇦 South African: That business should be run by our children. Why are you the one running it?

🇳🇬 Nigerian: That's possible. If you can find a qualified South African willing and able to run it, I will gladly hand it over.

🇿🇦 South African: That is not the point. Just leave our country before June 30.

🇳🇬 Nigerian: 🤔 .

The truth?

When the goalposts keep moving from "illegal immigrant" to "taking jobs" to "leave anyway," the issue is no longer immigration status.

South Africa should retrace their steps.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

⚽ All three goals from Lionel Messi's first FIFA World Cup hat trick — a legendary performance etched into football history.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

Please take your academics seriously if you are still in school; most applicants to public universities in Canada are now being denied because of competition.
#japa #nigeria #canada

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The Swedish Parliament has passed a bill ending permanent residency for refugees. From July 12, asylum seekers and certain other immigrant groups will only be granted temporary residence permits.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's 3-1 defeat of Senegal. He is now France's all-time top goalscorer.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

@EswatiniGovern1 The whole African stood by then during apartheid. Now, they turn against the Africans and worship the white that maltreated them. We wait to see where all these will end.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

@Riddwane The whole African stood by then during apartheid. Now, they turn against the Africans and worship the white that maltreated them.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

He has a valid immigration permit.

He has run a legitimate business for 13 years.

He pays taxes and employs South Africans.

Yet, South Africans labelled him a criminal without any proof, and insisted he must leave the country.

If this is not xenophobia, then what is it?

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

Thomas Muller paid a surprise visit to Schweinsteiger at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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Vozinha, the Cape Verde goalkeeper, has moved from 40k followers to 4.5M on Instagram, due to his excellent performance against Spain.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

🇸🇪 Sweden’s parliament has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke immigrants’ residence permits for misconduct, including unpaid debts, undeclared work, or links to extremist organizations.

The law applies not only to future applications but can also affect some permits that have already been granted.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

Canada is asking some who received citizenship to surrender their certificates.

Some people who received proof of Canadian citizenship under the “Lost Canadians” legislation are now being told to surrender their certificates of citizenship because the application didn’t cite proof of Canadian family from original sources, such as vital statistics, or explain why original documents were not provided.

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

The last Express Entry General (All-Program) Draw that Canada conducted was on April 23, 2024.

Canada has not returned to general draws. Instead, they have focused on:

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws
Category-based draws (French, healthcare, trades, STEM, etc.).

If you are planning on obtaining PR in Canada through the Express Entry program, focus on:

✅PNP nomination.
✅CEC.
✅Category-based:
*French-language proficiency
*Healthcare and social services occupations
*STEM.
*Trade occupations
*Education occupations
*Transport occupations
*Physicians with Canadian work experience
*Senior managers with Canadian work experience
*Researchers with Canadian work experience
*Skilled military recruits)

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

CANADA FACTS: NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Thinking about visiting or relocating to Canada? Discover Newfoundland and Labrador—Canada's easternmost province and one of its best-kept secrets!

🌅 One of the first places in North America to welcome the sunrise each day.

⏰ Has its own unique time zone, setting it apart from the rest of Canada.

🏛️ The last province to join Canada, officially becoming part of Confederation in 1949.

📍 Capital City: St. John's – the oldest city in North America and famous for its colorful waterfront and rich history.

⚓ Once the oldest colony of the British Empire, with a proud maritime heritage shaped by the Atlantic Ocean.

🐟 Known worldwide for its fishing industry, charming coastal villages, and seafaring traditions.

🏔️ Home to stunning landscapes, icebergs, whales, fjords, and endless outdoor adventures.

🛢️ Offshore oil and gas play an important role in the economy.

⚡ Labrador is rich in hydroelectric resources, helping power homes and industries across Canada.

❤️ Friendly people, a unique culture, breathtaking scenery, and a fascinating history make Newfoundland and Labrador a must-visit destination.

🇨🇦 Visit Canada's eastern edge and experience a place where history, opportunity, and natural beauty come together.

#CanadaFacts #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #StJohns #ExploreCanada #VisitCanada #CanadianHistory

[Olusegun Adepoju - RCIC-IRB @Oluvik]

PNP Applicants Get Relief as IRCC Temporarily Waives PR AOR Requirement.

Effective June 9, 2026, officers processing in‑Canada applications may temporarily accept alternative evidence of PR application submission for the following work permit applications:

*PNP employer-specific work permits (T13) – where the nomination has expired
*PNP bridging open work permits (A75)
Eligible spousal open work permits for spouses/ partners of PNP principal applicants only.

This flexibility applies only to in‑Canada processing and does not modify underlying program eligibility requirements or the outcome of R10 completeness or eligibility assessments.

Work permit applications submitted outside of Canada must continue to require a PR AOR before the work permit can be processed.

Officers may be satisfied by either of the following in place of an AOR:

*A copy of the email confirming submission of the PR application through the online portal, together with proof of payment of applicable PR fees, or
*Confirmation in IRCC systems that an APR has been received and remains pending, including prospective applications visible in GCMS.

Applications that include one of the above forms of evidence may be approved for the work permit, subject to the usual eligibility and admissibility requirements.