In addition, the Immigration Minister may designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future. IRCC has just announced major reforms to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. Effective July 4, 2022: The length of stay for Super Visa holders will be increased to five years per entry […]
Study at private Quebec colleges will no longer be eligible toward a PGWP application, a move the government says is to protect the integrity of the international student program. Graduates of unsubsidized private learning institutions in Quebec will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) starting September 1, 2023. The measure is intended […]
The Quebec government has expanded the list of occupations eligible under the Facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment process to include entry-level jobs. Quebec has published an updated version of the list of high-demand jobs for which the process of hiring temporary foreign workers is made easier. The procedure for Quebec employers seeking to hire foreign skilled […]
Canada is pledging $1.5 million to remove barriers on immigrants who want to work in health care. The parliamentary secretary to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to help newcomers work in the Canadian health sector faster. The funds are intended to promote collaboration and information sharing in the health sector. Specifically, […]
Canadian provinces regularly nominate candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs in order to give them the opportunity to become Canadian permanent residents. Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]
Canadian provinces regularly nominate candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs in order to give them the opportunity to become Canadian permanent residents. Over the last week, Manitoba and BC released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, and Ontario provided details of draws held during the month of May. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with […]
Ontario’s PNP draw results were withheld during the provincial election. Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in May, according to a spokesperson from the provincial government. Last month, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) had paused releasing draw info during the provincial government election, which ended on June 2. CIC News obtained the information through a media […]
With pandemic travel restrictions largely lifted, the coast is clear for Canada to welcome high levels of immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers over the coming months. Upon imposing COVID travel restrictions in March 2020, Canada prevented many newcomers from being able to enter the country. There were some exceptions, such as those […]
In 2020, Canada made it so legal parents can pass down citizenship to their foreign-born children, a move that made the Citizenship Act more equal. une is Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity in gender and sexuality and recognize the unique struggles faced by marginalized groups. Although Canadian law now stipulates it is illegal […]
Ukrainians arriving in Canada can now apply to receive financial assistance. Ukrainians and their family members in Canada may now be eligible for a one-time payment of $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per child age 17 and under. The funding is meant for Ukrainians with a valid Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). Applications must be […]
