Buying a home in Canada as a non-Canadian Temporary residents may still be able buy a house in Canada if they meet certain conditions under the new regulations. The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed in parliament in June 2022 and came into effect on January 1 this year. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC asks travellers to resubmit visitor visa application if sent before September 7 If you sent a visitor visa application before September 7, you may have to apply again. Certain travellers who submitted their visitor visa application before September 7 are being asked to reapply. By Shelby Thevenot
How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec After a year marked by challenges brought on by the pandemic, Quebec and Canada are now focused on economic recovery—and much of that recovery hinges on immigration. The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s new PR streams launch next week Essential workers and international graduates can apply to become permanent residents starting May 6, 2021. Canada’s six new immigration streams for essential workers, international graduates, plus an unlimited number of French speakers are set to launch next week. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada launching 6 new immigration programs for international graduates, essential workers and French speakers IRCC introducing pathways for 90,000 international student graduates and essential workers in Canada to become permanent residents, plus an unlimited number of French-speaking applicants. IRCC has also held an Express Entry draw today. Essential workers, international student graduates and French speakers in Canada will have six new pathways to permanent residency this May. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada continues to accept permanent and temporary residence applications and adapt processes Canada is providing more time for some applicants to submit immigration documents. Canada is taking steps to continue to attract global talent from around the world during a time of global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. By David Cohen