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The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted the Canada immigration system since restrictions were first introduced in March 2020. Canada’s federal government reacted by restricting international travel and closing the Canada-U.S. border, with most of the measures taken still in place eight months later and likely to remain into 2021. COVID-19 policies have severely limited Canada’s
Foreign nationals working in the film and television industry are to get access to 14-day Canada work permit processing in a new federal government measure. The measure, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 28, is open to candidates applying from outside Canada the U.S., or those applying from the U.S. who
Ottawa has introduced a temporary public policy to allow visitors to apply for a work permit without needing to leave Canada. The move announced on Monday, August 24, is designed to benefit employers having difficulty finding workers and allow temporary residents to contribute to the COVID-19 economic recovery. Previously, visitors already in Canada when approved
Canada has extended the open work permit pilot for spouses and common law partners until the policy can be made permanent. The July 30 announcement comes as Ottawa waits for regulatory changes to come into force. The pilot applies to spouses and common-law partners applying for permanent residence under the spouse or common-law partner in
Coronavirus restrictions have made the first half of 2020 a major challenge for Canada’s immigration system. With international travel restricted and the Canada-U.S. border closed since mid-March, permanent resident arrivals initially slowed to a fraction of the number seen earlier in the year, before picking up again in May, with 11,000 newcomers welcomed. With COVID-19
Canada has provided updated guidance for which work permit holders are exempt from travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The update, published on June 19 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is designed ‘to ensure that non-optional and non-discretionary travel are being interpreted as intended’. It covers discretionary and non-discretionary travel, additional priority
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program succeeds where previous programs failed in attracting high-calibre entrepreneurs with the skills and attributes for business success. While fewer candidates come to Canada through the SUV, those that do are highly qualified individuals who bring with them significant human capital, including age, education and language ability. SUV candidates compare favourably to
2020-04-07 – Canada is prioritizing Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in important occupations in agriculture and agri-food to help farms and other businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The federal government is aiming to sure up Canada’s food security by helping farmers being in the labour they need to plant and harvest crops. Employment and Social
2020-03-10 – Canada saw a 50 percent rise in the number of candidates transitioning from temporary to permanent residence between 2016 and 2019. New figures show nearly 75,000 people became permanent residents in 2019, up from under 50,000 three years before. It shows that temporary residents – particularly those in Canada through the International Mobility
December 7, 2018 – If you are an Indian IT professional working in the USA and considering your future options, you could change your life in 2019 by moving to Canada. Qualified IT professionals are in high demand in Canada’s economy, and the federal government has shaped immigration policies to make up the shortfall. Important
