More details released on who can apply for employer-specific work permits without leaving Canada Canada refines details on the eligibility requirements for foreign nationals who want to activate their work permits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada released more detailed information on who is eligible for a new temporary policy that benefits temporary residents with job offers. By Shelby Thevenot
Online Canadian citizenship testing is no quick fix ANALYSIS: The problem with offering citizenship tests online and the problem of having none at all. With citizenship tests suspended as part of Canada’s coronavirus response, tens of thousands of would-be Canadians are blocked from getting a passport and the right to vote. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC gradually resuming in-person services Canada’s immigration department will soon offer in-person services by appointment. Immigration services that are not available virtually will begin to resume on September 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada gives second chance to PNP applicants who lost jobs to coronavirus Canadian provinces and territories have until November 17 to request that paper-based PNP applications be put on hold if a candidate no longer has a valid job offer. Certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants who lost their job due to coronavirus will have until 2021 to get a new job and not lose their nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
New program offers full range of mental health services for immigrants The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program has been designed with cultural considerations and preventive care in mind. An Ontario-based organization places holistic mental health services at the heart of the settlement process for newcomers to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: Canada issues 600 invitations to apply for permanent residence Canada invited PNP candidates in its latest Express Entry draw Canada held its 160th Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on August 19. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada: An immigration destination for self-employed cultural workers, musicians, artists and athletes Canada's federal program for self-employed persons allows people with experience in athletics or arts and culture to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Self-employed individuals have the possibility of becoming permanent residents in Canada, based on their work experience, and their intention to continue working for themselves. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June Canada’s immigration level in June was the highest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed nearly 19,200 new permanent residents in June 2020. This was revealed in new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released today. By Kareem El-Assal
