Canada can increase caps of new temporary immigration pathways
With the introduction of new pathways to permanent residency, Canada will grant permanent residency to 90,000 temporary foreign workers and international student graduates as part
TR2PR International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit in 25 hours
On May 7, 2021, at 1:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English speakers reached its cap of 40,000 applications. The
IRCC will grant PR to over 90,000 temporary residents in six new programs
On April 14, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), launched six new temporary immigration programs targeting essential workers and international graduates residing in Canada.
Parents and Grandparents Draw to be held in early 2021
In 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have returned to the lottery method in the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The program opened for
10,000 parents to be sponsored in 2020. Parents and Grandparents Program reopening announced
On October 5, 2020, the Federal Immigration Department (IRCC) finally announced the reopening of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, Canadians will be
Entry permission for Working Holiday applicants extended for a year
As Canada extends travel restrictions on incoming foreign travellers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement special measures for Working Holiday visa holders under
IRCC extended the Open Work Permit Pilot for spouses
On July 30, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the extension of the Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners
Biometric exemption of temporary residence applicants
On July 23, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the full updated instructions on biometrics exemption for applicants applying from within Canada. Under
Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status
Ottawa, July 14, 2020—Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to
CUSMA has officially replaced NAFTA
On July 1, 2020, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been superseded by the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Following that, Immigration, Refugees and
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