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…
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…
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…
Despite all the accommodations IRCC is making due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, virtual marriages are still not accepted for Canadian immigration. So if your plan to bring your spouse to Canada includes a virtual marriage over FaceTime or Zoom, you might want to reconsider your online nuptial plans. Why Canada does not recognize virtual…
A Canadian federal court decision on Wednesday brings into question whether Canada can send asylum seekers back to the U.S. The decision states that sending asylum seekers back to the U.S. is a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The federal court decision affirms what activists on both sides of the border…
New eligibility criteria for the popular Quebec Experience Class or programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) came into effect on July 22, 2020. The heavily criticized new regulations require candidates to have more work experience to be eligible to apply. The PEQ program Similar to the Canadian Experience Class program, PEQ is a popular pathway for…
Today marks the opening of Ontario’s Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. This stream previously opened on only one other day this year. The Ontario government is expecting a flood of applications within the next twenty-four hours. Users may be placed in a priority queue in order to prevent further registrations from being submitted once…
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order extending and expanding the U.S. immigration ban until the end of the year. Trump’s latest executive order follows his decision to temporarily suspend immigration to the U.S. for 60 days. The new ban not only targets green cards processed abroad but now also includes non-immigrant visas. A…
There is speculation that the Trump administration may expand and extend the immigration restrictions implemented on April 22, 2020, to bar entry to H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 applicants. With all the uncertainty in the U.S. immigration system, many applicants to the U.S. are reconsidering their plans and looking to Canada as a better option. …
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