Canada to offer more immigration pathways to temporary residents International students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers who are already in Canada may soon get more permanent residence options. Canada is looking at offering more permanent residence pathways to foreign nationals who are already in the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration committee study highlighting coronavirus impact on Canadian immigrants Separation and uncertainty causing mental health crises on affected individuals Separated family members, approved permanent residents unable to travel to Canada, and others are speaking up in the House of Commons as witnesses in a study on Canadian immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
How to sponsor your wife, husband, or partner for Canadian immigration Canada aims to process spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months. Canada will continue to expedite up to 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications per month until the end of 2020. By Kara Crudo
Travellers to Canada must now use ArriveCAN app Canada announces new mandatory requirements for travellers before and after arrival. Travellers to Canada will soon be required to use the ArriveCAN app as part of efforts to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. By Kareem El-Assal
How you can move to Canada from the U.S. Immigration programs for skilled workers, families, students, and temporary workers Every year, many people come to Canada from the U.S., whether it is for school, family, work, or the opportunity to start a new life. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends travel restrictions on same day of historic immigration levels announcement Restrictions on non-essential travel to Canada will continue for another month. Canada is rolling over travel restrictions until November 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec extends immigration targets into 2021 Quebec's immigration targets for 2021 are comparable to those set last year. Quebec could welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 immigrants in 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
OECD calls on policy makers to prevent coronavirus from turning into “integration crisis” A summary of findings and recommendations from the OECD on the COVID-19 impact on immigrants and their children. Around the world, immigrants and their children have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and they are likely to continue to be affected in terms of health and integration outcomes. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian schools reopening to international students Some Designated Learning Institutions are now able to welcome new international students Canadian schools with coronavirus readiness plans can start accepting new study permit holders, as of October 20. By Shelby Thevenot