Through various inter-governmental agreements and initiatives, the province of Quebec allows several groups of international students to benefit from an exemption from international tuition fees. To encourage international students to undertake post-secondary studies in the province, Quebec offers special international tuition exemptions for students coming from abroad. In general, international students who come to Quebec on a study permit to attend […]
The Canadian government outlines recent efforts to address delays at Canadian airports. The Canadian government is making efforts to reduce traveller wait times and other issues at Canadian airports. A combination of increased demand to travel and decreased airport staff has left many air travellers facing delays, cancellations, lost baggage and a host of […]
The Waterloo Region of Ontario is a tech hub and attracts a lot of global talent. Every two years, the Waterloo Region conducts a survey of immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families to gain insight into their experiences settling into the Waterloo region after moving to Canada. The survey provides a snapshot […]
Canadian government lays out parameters and procedures to ensure IRCC officers make fair and reasonable decisions. A Canadian citizen at birth had his Canadian citizenship certificate cancelled because it was discovered that his parents were Russian spies. The decision by the Canadian Registrar of Citizenship was appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada where the […]
During the week of July 18, most Canadian provinces released draw results under their Provincial Nominee Programs. This past week, a majority of Canadian provinces released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply […]
No, you must both be there in person in order to be eligible for spousal sponsorship. Since 2015, Canada has not recognized virtual marriages for family class sponsorship. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) states that “if one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.” In order to physically present at […]
Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates. Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry. About the AAIP Alberta’s […]
There are many Canadian work permit options for foreign employees that do not require an LMIA. The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary […]
All 8 parts of CIC News’s interview with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. CIC News met Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on June 21 to discuss current events relating to Canadian immigration. Fraser was appointed minister last fall, shortly after the 2021 Canadian federal election. As the head of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Fraser is tasked with implementing the Canadian […]
Air travellers to Canada may once again be subject to mandatory random COVID-19 testing. After a five-week break, Canada has resumed mandatory random testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air. Canada paused random testing at airports on June 11, and reintroduced them as of July 19. Testing will resume at the four major Canadian […]
