Canada to speed up spousal sponsorship application processing Canada aims to process 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications per month between October and December 2020. Canada is seeking to process and finalize 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications each month between October and December 2020. By Kara Crudo
Canada’s immigration minister: 56,000 study permits approved in first stage Canada's immigration minister Marco Mendicino provided an international student update on September 22, 2020. Immigration minister Marco Mendicino made two notable revelations today during an international student update he provided via a webinar. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadians call for faster family reunification Protests held across Canada call for a solution to delays in spousal and family sponsorship, a problem that predates the pandemic. Protesters once again took to the streets across Canada this past weekend, calling on the government to address delays in spousal and family sponsorship applications. By Shelby Thevenot
More details released on who can apply for employer-specific work permits without leaving Canada Canada refines details on the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals who want to activate their work permits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada released more detailed information on who is eligible for a new temporary policy that benefits temporary residents with job offers. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada-US border closure extended again Border will remain closed until at least 21 October, but likely until the end of the year Canada announced that its southern border will remain closed until at least October 21, 2020, in a continuing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
