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 offers more immigration assistance to Lebanon The Government of Canada has unveiled additional immigration measures to help Lebanese nationals. Canada has unveiled additional immigration support to Lebanese nationals following last month’s tragic explosion in Beirut. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadians see family reunification as biggest priority in 2020 A new survey finds Canadians are still positive about immigration, but want to see family reunification as a priority over economic-class and refugee-class immigration. Canadians generally agree that immigration is positive for long-term economic recovery but want to see family members given the priority for immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
International couples face immigration processing delays Canadians say special IRCC measures to reunite families during the coronavirus outbreak are not enough. Canadians who have been separated from their foreign national loved ones for an extended period of time are mounting pressure on the federal government to take action. By Shelby Thevenot
What you need to know when coming to Canada from the U.S. Use this checklist before crossing the border. If you’re looking to come to Canada from the U.S., make sure you know what you need to do beforehand and which port of entries are currently open. By Mohanad Moetaz
What is a “tutor” and why are they exempt from travel restrictions? Many people associate “tutor” with academia, but Canada lists them under immediate family members who are exempt from travel restrictions. Canada has listed “tutors” as immediate family members, causing confusion for people who are only familiar with the word being used in academia. By Shelby Thevenot
Spousal open work permit pilot to become permanent The pilot that has allowed foreign spouses and common-law partners to work in Canada is going to be a permanent program. Canada is making the Open Work Permit Pilot (OWPP) a permanent program, so the spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can continue to work while waiting on their permanent resident status. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC to process temporary visas and eTAs for immediate family New Ministerial Instructions by IRCC confirm that individuals exempt from travel restrictions including immediate family can obtain TRVs and eTAs. Immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can now obtain the necessary documents to enter Canada temporarily. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau: Canada looking to ease travel for families Canada's prime minister has said the country is exploring easing restrictions currently preventing some close family members from entering Canada through the U.S. border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is exploring easing travel restrictions that currently prevent some individuals from crossing the U.S. border to enter Canada to reunite with their family. By Kareem El-Assal
