Canadian Borders Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers This September
As of August 9, 2021, non-essential travel will be permitted for eligible, fully vaccinated Americans residing in the U.S.
As of August 9, 2021, non-essential travel will be permitted for eligible, fully vaccinated Americans residing in the U.S.
Canada has announced the first phase of re-opening its borders, including permitting entry to all Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders.
As part of the first phase of reopening, Canada has announced that border measures will be eased for fully vaccinated travelers starting July 5th, 2021.
Recent discussions around reopening the Canada-U.S. border provide a glimmer of hope to Federal Skilled Worker candidates in the Express Entry pool.
In a measure that screams “Your status may be temporary, but your contributions are lasting — and we want you to stay,” IRCC introduced a new public policy offering an accelerated pathway for essential/ health care workers in Canada.
Reinstating Canada’s value for international graduates, a new temporary public policy has been put into place for international graduates in Canada to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
On April 14, 2021, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced his department is creating a new pathway for permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada.
In their report released 22nd March 2021, Statistics Canada concluded that Immigrant children that arrive in Canada before the age of 15, are more likely to succeed than their Canadian born peers.
With over 300,000 new immigrants settling in Canada each year, most are attracted to the big city life to live the ‘Canadian dream’ and experience all the excitement living in a large North American city can offer. But in doing this, they could be overlooking better more prosperous opportunities outside the go to cities.
In the 175th Express Entry draw, Canada issued 654 invitations to Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This draw was specific to Provincial Nominee Class candidates. The minimum CRS cut-off score for this draw was 720. Draw Summary Draw Number: 175Draw Date: February 10, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 654Minimum CRS: 720Program Specified: Provincial Nominee…