IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry Q1 2022: Smallest first quarter ever as IRCC works on backlog Canada has been playing catch-up this past quarter, resulting in a relatively slow start to the year for Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 919 PNP candidates to apply Canada invited 919 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 30. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC eases overseas biometrics requirement for some Ukrainians Effective immediately, certain Ukrainians looking to move to Canada will no longer need to submit their biometrics at Visa Application Centres (VACs) overseas. By Kareem El-Assal
How to send staff to Canada through Intra-Company Transfers If your company has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you can send key personnel to the Canadian location through an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT). By Daniel Levy
How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. By Daniel Levy
IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada’s spousal sponsorship has returned to its 12-month processing standard for new applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and BC release immigration draw results This past week, Quebec released its immigration draw results. BC held its weekly Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) round of invitations. Ontario and Manitoba also held PNP draws. By Shelby Thevenot
How to get Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian There are significant benefits to being a Canadian citizen. By Daniel Levy
