Work permit eligibility for family members in Canada: New Changes in Immigration Policy
Starting on January 30, 2023, Canada will be expanding eligibility for work permits to spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of most work permit holders at all skill levels. This change is a significant step forward for families of work permit holders, as it will provide them with more opportunities to work and contribute to […]
Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025
Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan for 2023-2025 and is set to welcome 500, new immigrants in 2025! The plan is a projection of the number of permanent residents who will be admitted to Canada in a given year and sets targets for overall admissions by immigration category. According to the new […]
Canada to introduce major changes to Express Entry
Canada is planning major Express Entry changes! Potential changes would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on the economic need. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) could conduct targeted draws aimed at selecting candidates with certain occupations, language skills or education. The process for determining selection criteria is still being developed. The government […]
CUAET – How to apply?
Since the opening of the new Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel or CUAET we have been receiving many questions about how to apply, where to submit the applications and what happens after submitting the application. The following post will guide you through the steps you have to take. If you are Ukrainian or a family […]
Canada launches special temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians
Canada has just launched a new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine. Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) is free to apply and allows Ukrainians and their immediate family members to stay in Canada temporarily for up to 3 years. Overseas applicants need to apply online for a visitor visa […]
Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1
Starting April 1st fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to complete a pre-entry test for travel to Canada. They may still be selected for mandatory random testing on arrival but they won’t need to quarantine while waiting for results. However, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travellers who are currently allowed to enter Canada will […]
Canada introduced new measures to welcome Ukrainian immigrants
Canada is introducing new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to move to Canada permanently or temporarily. Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel A new pathway will be open in the next two weeks which will allow for fast processing and will eliminate many of the normal visa requirements. There will be no limit on the number […]
ENTRY – EXIT PROGRAM
ENTRY-EXIT PROGRAM Did you know that IRCC is collecting entry and exit information for every traveller entering/exiting Canada by land or air? IRCC will obtain accurate and objective entry and exit information from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to support the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), the Citizenship Act and the Canadian Passport […]
Canadian Immigration in 2022 – what to expect?
As we are approaching the end of the first month of 2022 many are wondering what is in store for Canadian Immigration in the following months. First two Express Entry draws happened in January and both targeted only PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) candidates. This did not come as a surprise as we know the government […]
Canada’s new immigration priorities
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, laid out the federal government’s priorities in a mandate letter written to the immigration minister on December 16th, 2021. The mandate letter is the most important policy document that guides Canada’s immigration system. Canada’s new immigration minister, Sean Fraser, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be tasked with implementing the agenda […]
