Here’s a look at the biggest Canadian immigration stories for the rest of 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on Canada’s immigration system. Immigrants themselves have been affected by numerous disruptions, whether its difficulties accessing language testing, credentialing services, biometrics, or other government […]

Here’s why more immigrants are coming to Canada from the U.S. As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, on the fourth of July, it is worth taking a look at immigration patterns from the U.S. to Canada in recent years. Over 10,000 U.S. residents immigrated north in 2019 through Canada’s Express Entry system. This represents a […]

Canada has released new special instructions that require temporary visa applications to be submitted online between July 1 and September 30. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Canada will only accept temporary resident visas submitted online. This policy will be in effect for those applying for work permits, study permits, and temporary resident visas (TRV) while […]

Express Entry has revolutionized Canada’s immigration system, and is allowing global talent from all over the world to achieve their Canadian dream. Express Entry is the flagship system that Canada uses to manage immigration applications submitted by skilled workers around the world. Launched in 2015, Express Entry has revolutionized Canada’s immigration system. Before Express Entry, Canada processed […]

The Entry/Exit Program has been extended to air travel Canada now collects basic biographic information on travellers who move in and out of the country by land and by air. As of June 25, commercial air carriers must provide the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) with electronic passenger manifests of every passenger and crew member […]

This is the first time immigrants are being sworn in as Canadian citizens across the country all at the same time. Nineteen immigrants across Canada became citizens in an online ceremony this Canada day. This is the first time in history that people would take the oath of citizenship from coast to coast to coast […]

The Global Talent Stream has helped welcome tens of thousands of workers to Canada since it launched in 2017 “Canada is awesome.” Those were the words of Shopify CEO Tobias Lutke in a tweet addressing skilled talent that are currently prevented from working in the U.S. Lutke himself is a German immigrant to Canada who […]

Ontario’s In-Demand Skills Stream will re-open on July 6 with 13 new eligible occupations Ontario is re-opening and expanding one of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams on July 6. Ontario’s Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream will re-open on that date and will feature 13 additional employment positions located outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) […]

The province’s 93rd PNP draw invited candidates under three streams. The 93rd Manitoba PNP draw took place on July 2. A total of 125 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued by Manitoba to immigration candidates. The purpose of LAAs is to invite candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in Canada. LAAs […]

As Canada celebrates its 153th birthday today, here are 10 fun Canadian immigration facts Canada celebrates its 153th birthday today on a holiday known as “Canada Day.” Throughout Canada’s history, immigrants have joined the country’s founding Indigenous peoples to help build a great country. To celebrate Canada Day, CIC News has put together the following list for […]