Thousands of would-be Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad When Prashant Gupta got his confirmation of permanent residence, he quit his job and booked his flight to Canada to leave on March 18, 2020. Two days before his scheduled trip, borders closed and Canada went into lockdown. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to re-open parents and grandparents immigration program October 13 Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon be able to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
October will shape Canadian immigration for years to come Two major events over the coming month will shape Canada’s immigration system for years to come. By Kareem El-Assal
Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants Canada no longer requires permanent residence applicants to provide their biometric information as long as they have submitted their biometrics in another application within the last ten years. By Mohanad Moetaz
