Marco Mendicino appears before immigration committee Topics on family class immigration, expired COPR-holders, and work permits discussed in ongoing study Canada’s immigration minister appeared before the Standing Committee as part of a study on the effect coronavirus has had on Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Fall Economic Statement: Immigration key to Canada’s economic recovery Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has outlined the Canadian government's plans to support economic growth and job creation amid the coronavirus pandemic. On November 30, Canada’s finance minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled an update on how the Canadian government will continue to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Service Canada to offer biometrics scheduling online beginning Monday IRCC clients can begin to schedule their biometrics appointments online as of Monday November 30, 2020. Starting Monday November 30, 2020, the Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments will resume service. By Kareem El-Assal
Which nationalities want to move to Canada? Report suggests there are 29 countries whose most popular destination for moving abroad is Canada Since many of us are in lockdown, there has been a surge in Google searches for all sorts of search terms: “sourdough bread,” “yoga mats,” “how to make McDonald’s chicken nuggets,” and “how to immigrate to…” insert dream destination. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada is processing more spousal immigration applications New IRCC data provides good news to those looking to sponsor their wife, husband, or partner. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now processing more spousal immigration applications following a slowdown at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
4 Highlights from Canada’s 2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration The Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration provides the Canadian government with an opportunity to update the public on Canada's immigration system. Last week, Canada’s government released the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada to use PGP lottery selection again in 2021 Canada will accept 10,000 parents and grandparents for the 2020 program, and another 30,000 in 2021. Canada’s immigration department will once again use a randomized selection process for parents and grandparents sponsorship in 2021. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to target over 400,000 immigrants per year Canada will aim to welcome 401,000 immigrants in 2021, another 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023. Today, Canada announced its 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada will target the highest level of immigration in its history. By Kareem El-Assal
The Parents and Grandparents Program 2020 closes next week You have until Tuesday November 3, 2020 at 12 PM EST to submit your interest to sponsor form on IRCC's website. Canadian citizens and permanent residents have until next Tuesday to notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada about their desire to sponsor their parents and grandparents. By Kareem El-Assal
