Why you should apply for a parent and grandparent Super Visa Parents and grandparents of Canadians can get multiple entries over a 10 year period to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time. Canada’s Super Visa is a temporary visa that may be an attractive option for Canadians who wish to bring their foreign parents and grandparents to Canada. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
The benefits of a spousal open work permit You may be eligible to work anywhere in Canada while waiting to be approved for spousal sponsorship. Canada offers an open work permit to foreign nationals who are waiting for a decision on their inland spousal or common-law sponsorship application. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients. On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications After the pandemic slowed IRCC operations, spousal sponsorship is back to service standard, government says. In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada’s spousal sponsorship has returned to its 12-month processing standard for new applicants. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC: No details yet on Parents and Grandparents Program 2022 The PGP is one of Canada's most popular immigration streams. In a March 14, 2022 email to CIC News, IRCC said it has yet to be determined when the application process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 will open. By Kareem El-Assal
How your Canadian spouse can sponsor you for immigration If you are married or in a common-law partnership with a Canadian, here is an overview of the spousal sponsorship process. Spousal sponsorship is a priority for Canada. Under its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, the government aims to welcome some 80,000 new immigrants through its Spousal, Partner, and Children category per year. Most of these immigrants will arrive as the spouses and partners of Canadians. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada launches new immigration application tracker for spousal and child sponsorship Immigration applicants for spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorship can now view their application status online. Canada has launched an online portal where spousal and child sponsorship applicants can track their immigration application online. By Shelby Thevenot
How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa General info for Canadians who wish to sponsor their spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner from South Africa. If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrate to Canada from the UAE Canadian immigration options for people living in the Emirates. If you are living in the United Arab Emirates with your eyes fixed on the northwest, here are some of the pathways you can take to get Canadian permanent residency— which may eventually lead to citizenship. By Shelby Thevenot
