A new, one-time program of immigration will grant permanent residence to asylum seekers in Canada who are working on the frontlines of the healthcare industry. The decision could affect about 1,000 claimants across Canada but excludes many asylum seekers working in jobs deemed to be essential, but not in the healthcare industry. The federal government…
The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least September 21. All non-essential travel to Canada from outside the U.S. is prohibited until August 31, however, these restrictions may be extended further. Originally implemented in March, the unprecedented travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada have been extended multiple times and were…
On August 13, Manitoba’s provincial nominee program (MPNP) issued 253 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates submitted to their immigration system. August 13 MPNP draw results: SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 197 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 485 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STREAM Number of Letters of…
Only Canadian international students returning for non-discretionary or non-optional reasons will be allowed to enter Canada. Who falls into these categories, and who doesn’t, is causing confusion in the international student community. Background Back in March, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Canada imposed travel restrictions. With few exceptions, anyone attempting…
After the disastrous losses in April, the Canadian economy has regained over half of all jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the July Canadian Labour Force Survey. The July survey was hot on the heels of the incredible gains seen in the June report that recorded nearly one million jobs created. July Canadian…
As countries around the world reel from the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated financial meltdowns, the next one million immigrants that Canada accepts might be the most important cohort ever. The next one million immigrants will reignite the Canadian economy, solidify our reputation as a nation that welcomes newcomers, and lay the foundation for future…
British Columbia’s provincial nominee program (BC PNP) has invited 437 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. If approved, a BC PNP nominee will be allowed to apply for Canadian permanent residence. BC PNP Renowned for a beautiful Pacific Ocean coastline and breathtaking mountainscapes, British Columbia is Canada’s third most populous province. In order to…
Distance learning from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) will now count towards the duration of a student’s post-graduation work permit (PGWP) but there is a catch. Distance learning must be less than 50% of the educational program for the time spent studying to count towards the PGWP. This new rule is just one of…
The Canadian government is gradually reopening passport services both by mail and for in-person appointments for applicants who have urgent travel in less than 30 days. The reopening of passport services acknowledges that not all Canadians can avoid travel during the pandemic but the government is still advising Canadians to avoid non-essential travel whenever possible. …
The government has again extended the Canadian travel restrictions for all non-essential visitors until at least Aug 31. It is unclear if this will be the final extension of the Canadian travel restrictions that were initially enacted in March to help flatten the Covid-19 infection curve. Canadian travel restrictions: who can enter the country The…
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