Temporary residents now have until summer 2021 to restore their status Foreign national workers, students and visitors now have until August 31 to apply to restore their residency status. The Canadian immigration department is giving temporary residents another chance to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
2020: a record-breaking year for Express Entry An overview of Express Entry performance in 2020. It was the biggest year in the Express Entry system’s history despite the hits Canada took to immigration levels in 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration applicants now only need to submit highest degree for ECA ECAs allow Canadian immigration officials and future employers see how foreign education compares to Canadian education Most people who apply for Canadian immigration need to submit a document verifying that their foreign degrees, diplomas, and certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration policy ranked among top five in the world Canada came in fourth place overall thanks to improvements in access to healthcare and citizenship. Canada got the fourth highest score in a recent survey that ranks the policy performance of 52 countries. By Shelby Thevenot
Approved permanent residents still blocked from coming to Canada These three families are among thousands more stuck in immigration limbo despite being exempt from travel restrictions. Fadi Ghaoui and his family did not expect to still be in Lebanon on August 4, when the Port of Beirut explosions happened less than three kilometres away from where they were squatting at his parents’ house. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment growth slows in November Between October and November, employment rose 0.3 per cent, following an increase of 0.5 per cent in the month before. Although Canada’s labour market still saw improvements in November, the rate of recovery is continuing to slow. By Shelby Thevenot
Marco Mendicino appears before immigration committee Topics on family class immigration, expired COPR holders, and work permits discussed in ongoing study Canada’s immigration minister appeared before the Standing Committee as part of a study on the effect coronavirus has had on Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends travel restrictions into the new year International travellers must have an essential reason to come to Canada Canadian travel restrictions will continue until January 21. By Shelby Thevenot
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
