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Coronavirus: Latest update on Canada’s special immigration measures A summary of major Canadian immigration developments over the past three weeks

The Canadian government has made sweeping changes affecting travel and immigration services during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada still processing visa, eTA, study, and immigration applications IRCC will do its best to process study permit applications in time for the fall 2020 registration cycle

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says it will continue to process visa and electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications for those who are exempt from travel restrictions, with a particular focus on temporary foreign worker applications related to essential medical services and food supply chain services.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada still accepting spousal immigration applications despite coronavirus If you want to sponsor your partner for Canadian permanent residence you can still start the process amid coronavirus special measures

The Canadian government has announced they will still be accepting and processing spousal and common-law sponsorship applications for partners who are both in Canada and abroad.

By Kara Crudo

Foreign nationals allowed to come to Canada for work despite coronavirus measures Canada has pulled back on some coronavirus measures to allow entry to work permit holders

Work permit holders are now allowed to enter Canada even if they were approved after the government issued a travel ban to stop the spread of coronavirus.

By Shelby Thevenot

Exempt permit holders and permanent residents can now travel to Canada Canada provides details of the process by which foreign nationals will be able to return to Canada despite border closures

Canada has addressed some of the uncertainties lingering from the first travel ban order. The government has released more specific terms and conditions for foreigners who had made commitments to work, study or settle in Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada updates immigration instructions amid coronavirus response New instructions are available for citizenship, permanent residence, temporary residence applicants and their families as Canada works to stop the spread of COVID-19

Canada has refined the special coronavirus prevention measures made last week affecting immigrants and their families.

By Shelby Thevenot

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