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Coronavirus and Canada immigration 2020: What you need to know Here are common questions and answers on how coronavirus has impacted Canada’s immigration policies over the past week

Canada’s immigration policies and procedures have undergone daily changes over the past week as Canada seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canada clarifies who is affected by coronavirus travel ban Details on who will be allowed into Canada amid COVID-19 travel ban have been released

Canada has issued a new official statement to define the terms of the travel ban first announced on Monday, March 16 to help limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada and U.S. agree to close border to limit coronavirus In a move that is being called "unprecedented" Canada and the U.S. are closing the border to non-essential traffic

Canada and the U.S. have reached a mutual deal to close their borders to non-essential travel. The deal is another major measure being taken by the countries to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

By Shelby Thevenot

Extending your stay in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic Whether you are a worker, student or visitor to Canada, it is of the utmost importance that you extend your stay in the correct manner.

While obtaining a Canadian permit or visa is a goal for countless foreign nationals around the world, the status it confers may need to be extended. This could raise a host of issues that the foreign national may not have faced in their initial application.

By Stephen Sherman

New Canadian immigration instructions during coronavirus pandemic Canada is taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and accommodate immigrants affected by associated service disruptions and travel restrictions

Click here to find out everything you need to know about the coronavirus and Canada immigration. Canada is taking exceptional measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and help immigrants and travellers affected by service disruptions.

By Shelby Thevenot

Pilot exempting certain family members from lifetime sponsorship ban now in effect Eligible sponsors include resettled refugees, protected persons and those previously sponsored as a spouse, partner or dependent child

A new two-year pilot begins today that will allow sponsorship applications for certain family members who would normally be banned from obtaining permanent residence under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners in Canada extended This is fourth extension for the Open Work Permit Pilot since its introduction in 2014

Canada’s federal government is extending its Open Work Permit Pilot for sponsored spouses and common-law partners who are living in Canada and in the process of applying for permanent residence under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class.

Deadline for Parents and Grandparents Program’s Interest to Sponsor form is February 1 Interest to Sponsor form is the first step in sponsoring process

Canadian citizens and permanent residents interested in sponsoring their parents or grandparents for permanent residence have until February 1 to submit their Interest to Sponsor form.

By Stephen Smith

2017: A pivotal year in Canadian immigration Express Entry starts to shine, Provincial Nominee Programs innovate and Canada prioritizes family reunification

To say 2017 was a busy year for Canadian immigration would be a bit like saying Mozart was pretty good at piano.

By Stephen Smith

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