Canada offers more immigration assistance to Lebanon The Government of Canada has unveiled additional immigration measures to help Lebanese nationals. Canada has unveiled additional immigration support to Lebanese nationals following last month’s tragic explosion in Beirut. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadians see family reunification as biggest priority in 2020 A new survey finds Canadians are still positive about immigration, but want to see family reunification as a priority over economic-class and refugee-class immigration. Canadians generally agree that immigration is positive for long-term economic recovery but want to see family members given the priority for immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds 30 days to international travel restrictions Coronavirus travel restrictions and mandatory quarantine requirements are being extended until the end of September. Canada is extending travel restrictions on incoming foreign travellers for another month as coronavirus continues to pose a threat to public safety. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada-U.S. border closed until September 21 “We’re taking this step to keep people in both our countries safe,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted. Canada is extending the border closure with the U.S. for another month, in a continued effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
International couples face immigration processing delays Canadians say special IRCC measures to reunite families during the coronavirus outbreak are not enough. Canadians who have been separated from their foreign national loved ones for an extended period of time are mounting pressure on the federal government to take action. By Shelby Thevenot
How foreign-born children of Canadians get citizenship Applying for a “Proof of Citizenship” will allow the foreign-born sons and daughters of Canadians to bypass the immigration process. Canadian parents automatically pass on citizenship to their children, no matter where they’re born. By Shelby Thevenot
What you need to know when coming to Canada from the U.S. Use this checklist before crossing the border. If you’re looking to come to Canada from the U.S., make sure you know what you need to do beforehand and which port of entries are currently open. By Mohanad Moetaz
What is a “tutor” and why are they exempt from travel restrictions? Many people associate “tutor” with academia, but Canada lists them under immediate family members who are exempt from travel restrictions. Canada has listed “tutors” as immediate family members, causing confusion for people who are only familiar with the word being used in academia. By Shelby Thevenot
Holders of expired COPR and PR visas may travel to Canada IRCC says that individuals with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence and Permanent Resident Visas may be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada’s immigration department has issued new guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas. By Alexandra Miekus
