Some U.S. students can enter Canada as long as they show their trip is non-optional and non-discretionary. Some U.S. students will be able to enter Canada for the fall 2020 semester even if they obtain their study permit after March 18. New guidance published on the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Friday July […]
Exclusive: Canada may lift international student travel restrictions
CIC News has obtained a letter that suggests the Canadian government is looking at ways to welcome more international students for the fall 2020 semester. Canada is looking at possibly easing travel restrictions for international students in time for the fall 2020 semester. This is revealed in a letter that has been obtained by CIC News. […]
Spousal open work permit pilot to become permanent
The pilot that has allowed foreign spouses and common-law partners to work in Canada is going to be a permanent program. Canada is making the Open Work Permit Pilot (OWPP) a permanent program, so the spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can continue to work while waiting on their permanent resident status. The program began in December […]
Canada’s AI advantage: open immigration policies
Canada’s immigration policies are providing a pathway to attract and retain the best international AI talent Anyone with experience in artificial intelligence and information technology may want to take a look at Canada, where immigration policies provide clear pathways to permanent residence and entry into the workforce. A study released in June by the Center for […]
Be in Canada, bring scissors; instructions for online citizenship ceremonies
Canada is now holding citizenship ceremonies online, so some new guidelines have been put in place Canada is not letting the coronavirus pandemic rob immigrants of their special day, but since citizenship ceremonies now take place over Zoom, a few changes have been made. Canadian citizenship ceremonies are meaningful, important events in people’s lives, so Immigration, Refugees […]
Half of new skilled immigrants have Canadian experience
More immigrants are living, working, and studying in Canada before becoming permanent residents. In recent years, more immigrants are gaining permanent residence with Canadian work and study experience. The number of temporary foreign workers and students increased exponentially between 2000 and 2018, according to Statistics Canada. Over half, 59%, of new economic-class immigrants in 2018 […]
Zoom marriages don’t count when applying for Canadian immigration
Yes, you’re both there virtually, but Canada wants you to be in the same room to get married for spousal sponsorship. Canada’s immigration department doesn’t recognize virtual marriages for family-class sponsorship, however, foreign spouses might still be able to cross the border. The rule dates back to 2015. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decided that only […]
Canada boasts more than 100 economic immigration pathways
Canada’s more than 100 immigration programs and streams in the economic class offer a wide range of opportunities for prospective immigrants. CIC News has conducted a new analysis since January and there are now 104 economic immigration pathways in Canada. The federal government and every Canadian province and territory have been making great strides over the past three […]
Express Entry: Canada invites 3,343 CEC candidates
The July 23 draw had the lowest CRS requirement of the month Canada held another Express Entry draw on July 23, the second invitation round held in two days. Invitations were issued to a total of 3,343 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 445 was enough to ensure an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Today’s CRS cut-off score was […]
Express Entry Draw: 557 PNP candidates receive ITAs
Express Entry candidates who received a provincial nomination were invited in the new Express Entry round of invitations Canada invited 557 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on July 22, 2020. Canada has now invited 54,357 immigration candidates so far this year. Only candidates who had received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]