Over 120,000 temporary residents transitioned to Canadian permanent residents in 2022 New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 124,950 temporary residents transitioned to permanent residents in 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada opens new PR pathway for overseas family members of air disasters Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created a new permanent residency program for families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. By Shelby Thevenot
Minister Mendicino announces new PR pathway for families of air disaster victims On May 12, Canada’s minister of immigration put in a new public policy to allow families of air disaster victims apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC no longer automatically extending deadlines for incomplete immigration applications As immigration services start to reopen around the world, Canada’s immigration department is scaling back a coronavirus measure that automatically extends deadlines for incomplete immigration applications. By Shelby Thevenot
Some essential workers exempt from work permits and quarantine Certain foreign workers who are looking to work in essential occupations may only need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to work in Canada, rather than a work permit. By Mohanad Moetaz
Temporary residents who can’t leave Canada may be able to extend their stay Foreign nationals in Canada whose temporary residency status is expiring soon may be able to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Most Canadians support permanent immigration pathways for temporary foreign workers The majority of Canadians want to see temporary workers in the agricultural sector become permanent residents, according to a new survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
