Alberta reducing quarantine times with coronavirus testing pilot International travellers arriving at Calgary International Airport, and the Coutts land crossing may be able to shorten their quarantine period. Alberta is the first province to reduce quarantine time for incoming travellers by offering coronavirus tests at certain airports and land border crossings. By Shelby Thevenot
Service Canada to offer biometrics scheduling online beginning Monday IRCC clients can begin to schedule their biometrics appointments online as of Monday November 30, 2020. Starting Monday November 30, 2020, the Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments will resume service. By Kareem El-Assal
Which nationalities want to move to Canada? Report suggests there are 29 countries whose most popular destination for moving abroad is Canada Since many of us are in lockdown, there has been a surge in Google searches for all sorts of search terms: “sourdough bread,” “yoga mats,” “how to make McDonald’s chicken nuggets,” and “how to immigrate to…” insert dream destination. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian immigration options for Hong Kong residents New immigration pathways and initiatives offer more options for Hong Kong residents who want to live in Canada. Canada recently announced immigration measures to assist Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is resuming citizenship testing online Canada is now offering citizenship tests online after the pandemic forced testing to cease in March. Eight months after all citizenship tests were cancelled, Canada is now making the test available online. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Technical difficulties halt Ontario Employer Job Offer International Student Stream applications International students with job offers have a chance to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Ontario has halted registration for the Employer Job Offer International Student stream today, as a result of technical difficulties. By Shelby Thevenot
VACs in India reopen offering biometrics for families and students VACs are now open in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. Canadian visa service centres have now reopened across India. By Shelby Thevenot
What to expect in Canadian immigration this December ANALYSIS: Here are five major Canadian immigration stories to look out for to conclude 2020. Canada’s immigration system is set for a busy end to what has been an eventful 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Newfoundland and Labrador introduce new immigration pathway The province is looking to attract highly educated and highly skilled newcomers to stay. On November 18, Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial government announced a new immigration pathway that will look to retain newcomers who are already in the province. By Mohanad Moetaz
