Ontario releases new instructions for submitting complete PNP applications The new instructions are for Express Entry candidates as well as those who submitted profiles to Ontario's Expression of Interest system. Ontario has offered some more specific instructions to future immigrants and their representatives who are applying for its provincial immigration program. By Shelby Thevenot
Trudeau says unvaccinated tourists can’t travel to Canada for “quite a while” Prime Minister says Canada will continue reopening borders "in a way that ensures the ongoing safety of all Canadians." Canada’s prime minister says the next phase of border reopening will pertain to vaccinated travellers, but unvaccinated travellers will have to wait. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada updates Express Entry proof of funds for 2021 Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates have until July 15 to update their proof of funds. Canada has updated the amount of funds Express Entry candidates need to immigrate. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s travel rules at a glance General information to know before travelling to Canada. Canada’s first phase of easing travel restrictions begins today, July 5. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021 As immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels, so did Canada's population growth. In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s measures for fully vaccinated travellers now begin earlier The previously-announced quarantine exemptions for fully vaccinated travellers now begins after midnight on July 5. Fully vaccinated travellers will benefit from the reduced quarantine measure almost 24 hours earlier than expected. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada temporarily exempting some immigrants from medical exam In-Canada immigration applicants may not need to do an additional medical exam for their permanent residency application. Foreign nationals who are in Canada may not have to complete an medical exam as part of their immigration application. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada reduces Express Entry application period to 60 days The COVID measure allowing Express Entry applicants to apply in 90 days has been reverted back to 60. Express Entry candidates will once again have 60 days from the date they receive their invitation to submit their application. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario opens new immigration application system for In-Demand Skills stream Ontario's new Expression of Interest system is now available for applicants to the In-Demand Skills stream. Ontario’s immigration program for in-demand workers is now open for applications through the province’s new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. By Shelby Thevenot
