Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to process visa and electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications for those exempted from travel restrictions, particularly for temporary foreign workers who are essential to medical services and food supply chain services.  Last April 10, 2020, the IRCC also announced that they will continue to process study permit applications […]

International students who are about to begin their Canadian study program will still remain eligible to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) should they choose to enroll in online coursework. The PGWP allows international students to work in Canada for up to three years, giving them the chance to gain Canadian work experience,

With special immigration measures in place, Canada continues to hold Express Entry draws despite being heavily affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In a rare move last April 9, two Express Entry draws were held in one day, with the first draw inviting over 606 candidates through regular draws, and the second draw inviting 3,924

Despite the coronavirus crisis, Canada continues to invite candidates through provincial nominations. Last March 4, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held its latest Express Entry-linked provincial nominee program draw. Over 100 candidates with profiles in the federal Express Entry pool who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300 were invited to

Despite being heavily affected by the coronavirus crisis, Canadian immigration is bolstered by the fact that many provinces continue to process immigration applications and hold regular draws, with special immigration measures in place. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 226 new invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw

Despite the coronavirus crisis, Canada continues to invite candidates through provincial nominations. Recently, Saskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 205 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Last March 26, The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued invitations to candidates with at least one year of work experience

Coming to Canada:  Recently, the Canadian government announced that international students who held a valid study permit, or had been approved for a study permit, when the travel restrictions took effect on March 18, 2020 were allowed to enter the country.  Aside from the study permit, valid travel documents such as a Temporary Resident Visa

While the federal government is working to include a clearer aid plan for international students affected by the COVID-19 crisis, some international students do qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, and may receive up to 500CAD per week for up to 16 weeks.  The CERB was created largely to support workers affected by the

From the beginning of the travel ban, immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents were given exemptions to travel to Canada. Now, those with immediate family members residing in Canada as holders of worker, visitor, student, or protected person status are now allowed to enter the country. The definition of an immediate family

Canada recently announced exemptions from their first travel ban order, and has now released specific terms and conditions for those who can enter the country. Foreigners who have made commitments to work, study, or settle in Canada must now provide certain documents to airlines flying to Canada, which now have the authority to accept or