family reunification

Canada to increase length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years per entry In addition, the Immigration Minister may designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future.

IRCC has just announced major reforms to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa.

By Kareem El-Assal

Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada's immigration system.

Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him.

By Kareem El-Assal

Reunite with your family in Canada Here is a guide on how you can join your family in Canada.

If you have family in Canada, you may be exempt from coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

By Mohanad Moetaz

One year later: How the pandemic is affecting Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: A look back at COVID-related measures and how they are shaping the future of Canadian immigration.

Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada expanding processing capacity to expedite family reunion New office space and more employees are expected to reduce processing time for family class applications.

Canada is expanding the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia in an effort to process more applications and reunite families faster.

By Shelby Thevenot

How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel.

Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to sponsor your wife, husband, or partner for Canadian immigration Canada aims to process spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months.

Canada will continue to expedite up to 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications per month until the end of 2020.

By Kara Crudo