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
Canada gives second chance to PNP applicants who lost jobs to coronavirus Canadian provinces and territories have until November 17 to request that paper-based PNP applications be put on hold if a candidate no longer has a valid job offer. Certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants who lost their job due to coronavirus will have until 2021 to get a new job and not lose their nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada issues another 4,200 ITAs Canada holds second all-program draw in two weeks Canada held its 163rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 16. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada admitted 13,645 immigrants in July 2020 Canada’s July 2020 permanent resident intake fell by 63 per cent compared with last July. Canada welcomed 13,645 new permanent residents in July 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Measures in place to support international students in Canada A look at Canada's recent policy updates in support of international students during the coronavirus pandemic. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released a summary of temporary measures currently in effect for international students, study permits and post-graduation work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Which province in Canada is easiest to immigrate to? ANALYSIS: Each of the provinces participating in the PNP has its own unique streams designed specifically to meet their market labour needs and to target a particular category of immigrants. A common misconception on Canadian immigration is that some provinces are “easier” than others to immigrate to. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery must be immigrant-focused Immigrants negatively affected financially amid COVID-19 pandemic An immigrant-focused financial recovery plan should be at the forefront of Canada’s post-pandemic goals. By Mohanad Moetaz
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Immigrants experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic can benefit from support provided by the Canadian government Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August More Canadians are returning back to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s economic recovery is continuing. Some 3 million jobs were lost following lockdowns introduced across Canada in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus. By Alexandra Miekus
