How to sponsor your partner for Canadian immigration With Canada aiming to expedite 18,000 spousal sponsorship applications by the end of 2020, here is a step-by-step guide on how to submit an application to reunite with your loved one. Canada is aiming to expedite the processing of 18,000 spousal sponsorship applications by the end of this year. By Kara Crudo
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
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
New immigrants stitch masks that are comfortable with hijab Winnipeg-based social enterprise also stitching see-through masks to help deaf people read lips A Winnipeg-based social enterprise employing newcomers has turned to making masks as a way to help people get through the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
Zoom marriages don’t count when applying for Canadian immigration Yes, you’re both there virtually, but Canada wants you to be in the same room to get married for spousal sponsorship. Canada’s immigration department doesn’t recognize virtual marriages for family-class sponsorship, however, foreign spouses might still be able to cross the border. By Shelby Thevenot
