Canada’s immigration department is targeting a return to one-year standard processing for spousal applications by hiring staff and increasing office space. In an announcement on Friday March 5, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says additional resources will be aimed at the processing of overseas applications in the family class. “These added resources will help
Canada Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino recommitted himself to fighting racism Friday during a special, online citizenship ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of Black History Month. “Today, we celebrate the conclusion of one journey and the beginning of another,” said Mendicino. “Thank you for choosing Canada. “As we write the next chapter of our collective
Manitoba immigration has issued 207 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The February 26 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 158 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates scoring 457 points. International Education Stream
Starting Monday February 22, all travellers coming to Canada by air for non-essential reasons need to stay in government-designated hotels for three days at their own costs after getting a COVID-19 test. But the costs of those hotel stays might be less than the previously-announced sum of $2,000. “The cost of each stay will vary
Ottawa is extending its restrictions on non-U.S. international travel to Canada for another two months and its restrictions on those from the United States until March 21. “Non-essential travel restrictions with the United States have been extended until March 21,” tweeted Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair. “We will continue to base our
Canada is to allow international students to complete their entire programs online from their home countries and still qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The new step, announced Friday by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is the latest is a slew of measures designed to address the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on foreign
Manitoba immigration has issued 218 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The January 28 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 178 LAAs, with the lowest ranked candidates scoring 518 points. International Education Stream
Applications are being accepted as of Wednesday January 27 for current and former Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders in Canada to apply for an Open Work Permit to help them gather the experience they need to qualify for permanent residence. Initially announced earlier in January by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, the new public policy
L’économie canadienne connaîtra un essor plus tard cette année, les vaccins COVID-19 étant largement distribués, créant une demande massive d’immigrants pour combler les postes vacants. Dans ses dernières prévisions économiques, le Conseil de conférences du Canada déclare que l’économie du pays devrait se remettre complètement de la crise économique qu’elle a subie lors de la
Manitoba immigration has issued 272 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled workers and international graduates in the latest draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The January 14 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams. Skilled Workers in Manitoba received 236 LAAs, with the lowest-ranked candidates scoring 461 points. International Education Stream candidates