PGWPs expired after September 20, 2021 can get extension Immigration Minister Sean Fraser tweeted that the previously-announced PGWP extension will be available to PGWPs that have expired since September 20, 2021. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose work permit expires between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2022 may be eligible for a one-time PGWP extension. By Shelby Thevenot
Future Canadian immigrants fear having to leave jobs as IRCC deals with backlog Foreign workers in Canada are losing legal status, as Immigration Canada delays invitation rounds to process backlogs. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s pause on Express Entry invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates since September is forcing some to quit their jobs and even leave Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: IRCC finalizing over 14,000 CEC applications, and under 600 FSWP applications, per month The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) accounts for 85 per cent of finalized Express Entry applications in 2021. New IRCC data shows how the department is currently prioritizing Express Entry applications. By Kareem El-Assal
Future Canadians still cannot immigrate despite eased travel measures Approved permanent residents with expired documents have no answers to when they will be able to travel to Canada. The Abdeali family had made all the arrangements to come to Canada this year, as they finally received their approval for permanent residency during the pandemic. However, their travel documents expired before they were allowed to come to Canada. Now, they are among many approved permanent residents who have given up everything to come to […] By Shelby Thevenot
Canada allocates $100 million to support integration of newcomers during pandemic IRCC is providing financial support for services that help newcomers integrate and contribute to the Canadian economy and local communities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $100 million in funding to ensure settlement services for newcomers meet their needs during the pandemic. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel The federal government is working with its partners on a credential that will make it easier for those in Canada to travel domestically and abroad. The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. By Kareem El-Assal
IRCC provides new instructions to expired COPR holders There is now a process in place for post-March 18 COPR holders with expired documents. The federal government has released details on the process for allowing approved permanent residents to travel to Canada if their documents have expired. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to travel to Canada with a COPR during COVID All valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders can now complete their landings and become Canadian immigrants. After 15 months, Canada’s border has reopened to approved permanent residents. These newcomers can now officially immigrate to Canada when they arrive at the border. Granted, they will be subject to the same public health measures that affect all incoming travellers. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian Immigration: A Preview of the Rest of 2021 ANALYSIS: Canadian immigration will be guided by Canada's ability to defeat COVID-19 and whether a federal election is called. Two major issues will shape the trajectory of Canadian immigration for the remainder of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
