Canada is delaying the opening of its 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program due to its ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The launch of the call for expressions of interest to apply for the popular program was anticipated in the coming weeks, according to an Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

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Work permit holders are now allowed to enter Canada even if they were approved after the government issued a travel ban to stop the spread of coronavirus. In an earlier version of the ban, it appeared a number of people would not be allowed to travel to Canada if their permits were approved after March […]

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Canada has addressed some of the uncertainties lingering from the first travel ban order. The government has released more specific terms and conditions for foreigners who had made commitments to work, study or settle in Canada. Canada’s immigration ministry has clarified who can enter the country in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and what […]

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Canada is continuing to process applications for all Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams and working to help Canadian employers along the way. After coronavirus measures closed the border to most non-residents, industries that rely on temporary foreign workers pressured the government to not disrupt the flow of essential labour to Canada. CIC News obtained email […]

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Some hopeful immigrants to Alberta have been invited to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held its latest Express Entry-linked provincial nominee program draw on March 4. A total of 100 candidates with profiles in the federal Express Entry pool who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]

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As coronavirus started to become more of a serious concern in North America we were told to wash our hands and slow down the spread of infection through social distancing. [Read more…]

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In the unsettling times in which we find ourselves since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, facilitated routes through which Canadian citizenship may be obtained cannot be ignored. It is the goal of many individuals around the world to settle permanently in Canada. Although Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not yet announced anything […]

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Countries around the world have taken drastic measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), such as introducing international travel restrictions and tightening their borders. Canada is no exception. However, Canadians, permanent residents, immediate family members of Canadians and permanent residents, as well as study and work permit holders will still be able […]

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The Government of Canada has released the details of this week’s Express Entry draw, inviting 3,232 candidates to apply for permanent residence. Invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to Canadian Experience Class program candidates with Comprehensive Ranking Scores (CRS) as low as 467 in a new Express Entry draw held March 23, […]

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Canada has refined the special coronavirus prevention measures made last week affecting immigrants and their families. Despite the calls to stay inside, Canada is still working to get residents home, and keep families together. At the same time, Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still processing immigration and citizenship applications, taking measures to avoid […]

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Canada’s immigration policies and procedures have undergone daily changes over the past week as Canada seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). One of Canada’s major measures has been to implement travel restrictions between March 18 and June 30, however Canada is still exempting certain permanent and temporary residents from the restrictions so […]

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The Government of Canada has released the details of this week’s Express Entry draw, inviting 668 candidates to apply for permanent residence. Invitations were received on March 18, however official details of the draw were released today, March 20. This draw brings the total number of invitations to apply (ITAs)  issued so far this year […]

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cicnews.com will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. In advance of travel restrictions to be implemented at their border effective tomorrow, on Saturday, March 21, both the Canadian and U.S. government have released more details on who will be included and excluded from the restrictions. Included in the restrictions are those […]

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Canada is taking steps to stabilize the economy, protect jobs, and help those affected by COVID-19 containment measures. Details of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan were released on Wednesday, March 18. Canada will be allocating up to $82 billion, more than three per cent of its GDP, to help ensure Canadians can pay rent and […]

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Canada is taking steps to continue to attract global talent from around the world during a time of global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Canada’s federal and provincial governments operate more than 80 economic class immigration pathways today, plus many more pathways for those who arrive under the family or refugee classes, as […]

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Prince Edward Island will not be issuing invitations for immigration candidates, as scheduled for today. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) is rescheduling the March 19 Expression of Interest (EOI) draw. Their office is closed as a result of COVID-19, according to their website. They did not give a new date for […]

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Airlines have begun suspending service to international travellers in response to Canada’s COVID-19 travel ban. As of Monday, Canada instructed all airlines to screen oncoming passengers and refuse service to anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19. Transport Canada has issued an interim order stating that if onboarding passengers display a fever of over 38°C, coughing and […]

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Canada has issued a new official statement to define the terms of the travel ban first announced on Monday, March 16 to help limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The ban, which started on March 18 at 12 p.m. EDT, is in effect until June 30, 2020 at 12 p.m. EDT, according to the […]

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Canada and the U.S. have reached a mutual deal to close their borders to non-essential travel. The deal is another major measure being taken by the countries to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). U.S. President Donald Trump was the first to confirm this measure at around 9:40 AM EDT on Twitter. The move […]

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While obtaining a Canadian permit or visa is a goal for countless foreign nationals around the world, the status it confers may need to be extended. This could raise a host of issues that the foreign national may not have faced in their initial application. Gaining an extension may prove even more complicated than usual […]

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There is never a shortage of work to do on Canadian farms, and as Canada halts most non-residents from entering the country, agriculture industry professionals fear unfilled gaps in the labour market may affect production. As the ground begins to thaw in the spring, Canadian farmers need to start planting crops for the year’s harvest. […]

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Click here to find out everything you need to know about the coronavirus and Canada immigration. Canada is taking exceptional measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and help immigrants and travellers affected by service disruptions. The following is a summary of policies that were just announced by the […]

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Last week Canada announced its 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis was escalating. Indeed, the announcement was overshadowed by the major economic and social turmoil that the coronavirus is having in Canada and abroad. Here at home, Canada, just like most countries, appears headed towards a recession. COVID-19 has led to a […]

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Alberta is facilitating access to one of the province’s pathways to permanent residence for vulnerable foreign workers. Temporary foreign workers who have been issued an open work permit by the federal government because they are experiencing abuse or at risk of abuse at their job may be eligible to apply to the Alberta Opportunity Stream […]

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Canada’s immigration department announced the winners of the 2020 IRCC Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment on March 11. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recognizes Canadian businesses who have made significant efforts to help newcomers integrate into the labour market. The awards have been handed out annually since 2015. Canada’s immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, announced […]

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