Canada’s immigration minister provides COVID-19 update Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino provided new insights in a recent TV interview. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino recently shared fresh insights on the state of the country’s immigration system on the Canadian television show, The Agenda. By Kareem El-Assal
Misrepresentation – Mistakes Matter Consequences can be serious for Canadian immigration candidates who misrepresent or fail to disclose important information in their applications. A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada illustrates the pitfalls of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application. By Michael Schwartz
Thousands of foreign nationals reuniting with Canadian spouses Canada’s commitment to keeping families together shines through. Many Canadians are reuniting with their foreign spouses in Canada after being separated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Toronto Star. By Mohanad Moetaz
PEI invites 211 immigration candidates in first PNP draw of 2021 Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination from PEI. Prince Edward Island held its first scheduled draw of the year on January 21. By Alexandra Miekus
Saskatchewan PNP invites 502 immigration candidates SINP has issued nearly 900 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination this month. Saskatchewan held a major selection round on January 21, inviting immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
Coronavirus vaccines will be available to immigrants in Canada Residency status is not a factor in Canada's vaccine distribution strategy. Immigration status will not be a factor in COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Canada’s public health agency says. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 4,626 candidates in 2nd draw this week IRCC invited Canadian Experience Class candidates and set the CRS cut-off requirement at 454. IRCC held its second Express Entry draw this week on January 21. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends international travel restrictions into February The federal government is extending travel restrictions as part of its continuous effort to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in Canada. Canada is extending restrictions on non-US international travel until February 21, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada holds 3rd draw of 2021 IRCC issues invitations to 374 Express Entry candidates with CRS cut-off of 741. Canada held its third Express Entry immigration draw of 2021 on January 20. By Kareem El-Assal
