Canada to speed up spousal sponsorship application processing Canada aims to process 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications per month between October and December 2020. Canada is seeking to process and finalize 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications each month between October and December 2020. By Kara Crudo
New Brunswick’s provincial government aims to increase immigration The New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party won the recent provincial election, and has promised to increase immigration to the province to help the population and economy grow. New Brunswick could benefit from an increase in the number of newcomers over the next three years as a result of policies proposed by the Progressive Conservative Party. By Alexandra Miekus
What Canada’s throne speech means for immigration The priorities outlined for Canada's new session of Parliament have several implications for the country's immigration policies and immigrants themselves. The Canadian government has emphasized that welcoming immigrants will remain a key priority in the new session of Parliament. By Kareem El-Assal
Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants Canada is waiving biometrics requirements for permanent residence applicants who submitted biometrics in the last 10 years. Canada no longer requires permanent residence applicants to provide their biometric information as long as they have submitted their biometrics in another application within the last ten years. By Mohanad Moetaz
Chocolatier and medical student among Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners The results are in for the 12th annual national awards program that recognizes the achievements of Canadian immigrants. Immigrant entrepreneurs, activists, and academics across Canada have been recognized for their contributions to the country in a nation-wide immigrant awards program. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadians call for faster family reunification Protests held across Canada call for a solution to delays in spousal and family sponsorship, a problem that predates the pandemic. Protesters once again took to the streets across Canada this past weekend, calling on the government to address delays in spousal and family sponsorship applications. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration options for tech talent A U.S. media report highlights the emergence of Canada as a hot spot for global tech talent. Canada is open to tech talent. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada-US border closure extended again Border will remain closed until at least 21 October, but likely until the end of the year Canada announced that its southern border will remain closed until at least October 21, 2020, in a continuing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. By Mohanad Moetaz
IRCC gradually resuming in-person services Canada’s immigration department will soon offer in-person services by appointment. Immigration services that are not available virtually will begin to resume on September 21. By Shelby Thevenot
