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Update on TR to PR Program
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...
Update on Express Entry
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...
Public policy: Open work permits
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...
Ontario Farm Pleads Guilty to Worker’s Death
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...
Super Visa
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...
Update from the Annual Immigration National Conference: Tips from IRCC Processing Centres
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...
Update from the Annual Immigration National Conference: Dos and Don’t @ entering Canada
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...
Update from the Annual Immigration National Conference: International Students
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...
Update from the Annual Immigration National Conference: Technology to be the “Silver Bullet”
Minister Fraser comments how much our I.migration system was relied upon paper-based strategy, which must be converted to digital-based platform as soon as possible, especially during COVID years. This digital transformation is in the process - from now 2022 to 2026...
Update from the Annual Immigration National Conference: Our current processing time in immigration system
Minister Fraser comments on our current processing time in immigration system. First of all, the fact we got so many applications is good because that tells us the interest from the people in the world to come to Canada- #1 destination for 2020 and 2021. However, we...
Annual Immigration Conference Update
During the annual Immigration Conference hosted by Canadian Bar Association on June 3, 2022, Minister Fraser of Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada has made some introductory remarks as follows: "Immigration is not just nice to have, but necessary for our economy...
Express Entry Rounds of Invitations
Since Sept, 2021, IRCC has only invited provincial nominee candidates for express entry, including yesterday, April 13, 2022, excluding all other skilled worker classes. It is certainly a challenged time for all the skilled workers waiting for their chance to become...
