- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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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
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada’s immigration policy is among the best among the OECD members
The 2019 Immigration Outcomes report conducted by IRCC showed Canada’s immigration policy’s success in many aspects. Among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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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
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada to facilitate the processing of the spousal sponsorship cases
On September 24, 2020, the Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino announced that his department will take steps to facilitate the processing of spousal sponsorship applications.
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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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
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Immigration applicants may encounter delays
Those looking to immigrate to Canada should be prepared to face extensive delays due to pandemic-related hurdles causing a backlog of applications. The government’s immigration
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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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
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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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
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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IRCC updated the program delivery instructions for vulnerable workers
On June 25, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the program delivery instructions for vulnerable workers in the context of COVID-19. The
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada-US border will remain closed until July 21
The Canada-US border has been closed since March 21 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the border closure period has been extended
