Canada Launches Online Tool for Citizenship Applications
Lauren BoormanOn August 11th, 2021, IRCC launched a new online tool that will allow individuals to submit their citizenship applications online.
IMMIGRATION PROCESSING
What is Causing Canadian Immigration Backlog?
Rebecca MajorAfter many months of processing delays due to travel restrictions and reduced staff, a major backlog continues to slow the issuance of visas and PR cards.
Canadian Border Strike Action May Slow Reopening
As Canada prepares to reopen the borders, Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) officers ready themselves for an impending strike.
TR to PR Public Policy for Essential, Non-Health Care Workers Reaches 30,000 Quota
2 months after its release, the TR to PR Public Policy stream for essential, non- health care workers in Canada has closed, after reaching its quota intake of 30,000.
Express Entry PR Application Deadline Reduced to 60 Days
IRCC has announced that the deadline to submit Express Entry permanent residence applications will be returning to 60 calendar days.
Hopeful Signs of Movement For Federal Skilled Worker Outland Applications
Amidst growing pressure to reopen the Canada-U.S. border, we are seeing signs that the IRCC have begun to finalize outland applications.
Canada to See Spike in Post-Pandemic Immigration Fraud
A June 2020 report by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) revealed an expected increase in immigration fraud post-pandemic.
IRCC to Improve Communication and Transparency in the Application Process
In reaction to a growing number of government note requests made under the Access to Information and Privacy Act (ATIP), the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a Management Action Plan that hopes to mitigate delays in providing case notes to applicants and decrease the number of requests made by offering clearer communication through the MyAccount portal.
New Canadian Immigration option for In- Canada victims of Canadian air disasters
Following 2 airline disasters in recent years, Immigration, Refugee and citizenship Canada (IRCC) have opened up a permanent residence pathway for the families of the victims that were in the process of applying for Canadian permanent residence.
Canada to the rescue- How Canada’s Global Talent Stream saved US Visa Holders
The US immigration system has often been referred to as a lottery, with over 200,00 skilled worker applications submitted each year for only 85,000 spots. Although the odds of you winning this lottery are better than winning the $1million jackpot, applicants are left in immigration limbo, often for years, with little to no security.