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Canada's immigration department is restarting its draws on July 6th for all programs under Express Entry -- a system used to select so-called economic immigrants -- after it temporarily shut down over the pandemic and travel restrictions that came with it. While this...

The federal government announced that all existing border restrictions to enter Canada will remain in place until at least Sept. 30. That means foreign travellers will still need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated to enter the country and unvaccinated...

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says his government is preparing to create a program that would help to speed up the process of turning newcomers in Canada under temporary permits into permanent residents. "We are looking right now at the best path forward to create...

As we have been anticipated since last year, IRCC and ESDC are moving to update the current National Occupation Classification (set in 2016) for 2022. So far, they have updated this index every 10 years so. However, at this point, NOC will be updated as of 2022 –...

In May, 2021, IRCC has introduced the new but once-a-life-time program called "Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident" for international students, essential workers and medical workers, in the number of 90, 000. This program was closed in November, 2021. IRCC...

Express Entry system was initially introduced in January, 2015. For the first five years, it has been consistent, even with some amendments along the way. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the system did maintain its consistency, except the increase for French...

Temporary public policies aiming to transition foreign nationals already living and working in Canada to permanent residence were announced on April 14, 2021 and launched on May 6, 2021. To support these permanent resident public policies, the Temporary public policy...

Scotlynn Farms, based in Vittoria, Ont., has pleaded guilty in the COVID-19 death of one of its workers. It's the first COVID-19 prosecution of an employer under the occupational health and safety laws in the province. It is so sad to see such neglect when our food...

As we work to recover from the pandemic, the Government of Canada continues to prioritize family reunification so that we can attract, retain and integrate immigrants who contribute to the success of our country. On June 7, 2022 , the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister...

Do or don't in your applications Submit completed documents within requested time frame. Comply with all requested actions within requested time frame. Update any relevant information promptly Update contact information with IRCC - regularly check your emails...

Do know your basic info about your trip so that you can answer clearly and readily. Do plan to wait, especially summer with much higher volume for holidays. Do have your documents ready for presentation appropriately - all pre-registrations such as ARRIVCAN, eTA...

Since September, 2021, Express entry system was virtually closed - many international students were left without any feasible and accessible pathway for their dream of becoming permanent residents in Canada. Minster Fraser acknowledges this issue and made his...