“Why not us?”: Many approved permanent residents still not allowed to travel to Canada Canada invited them to immigrate during the pandemic, but is not letting them in. Permanent residency applicants, who were approved on or after March 18, 2020, are calling for answers as to when they will be able to start their new lives in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Why Canada’s 401,000 immigration target for 2021 is achievable ANALYSIS: Achieving this target will be challenging but we should not rule out the possibility following the remarkable February 13 Express Entry draw. Welcoming 401,000 immigrants this year is a steep mountain for the Canadian government to climb, but it can be done. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada welcomed 184,000 new immigrants in 2020 Immigration to Canada fell to the lowest level since 1998. New Canadian government data shows the country welcomed 184,370 new permanent residents in 2020 as newcomer flows fell due to the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021. The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Humanitarian and compassionate considerations for immigration to Canada A strange case illustrates some of the strengths of the Canadian immigration system. Canada’s immigration system, by its very nature, is forced to reconcile many differing values and aspirations. By Michael Schwartz
Misrepresentation – Mistakes Matter Consequences can be serious for Canadian immigration candidates who misrepresent or fail to disclose important information in their applications. A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada illustrates the pitfalls of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application. By Michael Schwartz
Express Entry: Canada holds 3rd draw of 2021 IRCC issues invitations to 374 Express Entry candidates with CRS cut-off of 741. Canada held its third Express Entry immigration draw of 2021 on January 20. By Kareem El-Assal
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Canadian immigration: 15,000 newcomers arrived in November 2020 Canada's 2020 immigrant intake will be the lowest since 1999. Canada welcomed around 15,000 new immigrants in a month for the third time in a row, according to the Canadian government. By Kareem El-Assal