Over 200 Afghan refugees arrived in Vancouver on the night of Jan. 18, 2022
The Canadian government remains committed to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals in provinces, territories across the country. It was announced that over 200 Afghan refugees landed in Vancouver last night, January […]
Higher immigration is part of Canada’s COVID recovery plan
Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update notes higher immigration is part of COVID recovery plan. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update in Parliament the […]
Canada expands list of countries with entry prohibitions
To address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern, Canada expanded the list of countries with entry prohibitions originally announced on November 26, 2021, to include Egypt, Nigeria and Malawi. Effective 2021-12-01, […]
Canada launched new initiative to protect vulnerable women and girls in central America
launch a new initiative to empower and protect women and girls in the countries in the northern part of Central America. With a commitment of $10 million over the next […]
Latest Adjustments to Canada’s border measures
1. Eliminating COVID-19 testing for air and land crossings of less than 72 hours Effective November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada, who depart and […]
PR Pathways for Hong Kong residents
There are 2 streams for HK residents to apply for permanent residence: Stream A: In-Canada graduates Stream B: Canadian work experience This pathway will be in effect from June 1, […]
The CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants) officially opens.
On November 23, 2021, the CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants) officially opens. The previous regulator, the ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council), to continue as the new […]
Latest New: Canada, U.S. reach agreement to support refugees’ travel to safety
Canada’s program to receive and resettle Afghan refugees has begun a new phase. In the first phase of the operation, Canada has evacuated some 3,700 people from Afghanistan – most […]
Good News: Canada Extends Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement to 2022
On August 12, 2021, the IRCC announced the extension of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement until July 31, 2022. it allows the provincial government to nominate Canadians who will […]
TR to PR pathway applicants can now apply for open work permit
IRCC announced that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence (TR to PR) will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting […]