Canada clarifies “dual intent” for overseas spousal sponsorship applicants Here is what immigration officers consider when spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants apply for both a temporary visa and permanent residence at the same time. It is possible to apply for spousal sponsorship at the same time you apply for a visitor visa thanks to the concept of dual intent. By Shelby Thevenot
IEC visa holders can now come to Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has stated that IEC participants with a job offer can now come to Canada despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Effective May 8, 2020, some International Experience Canada (IEC) visa holders are exempt from Canada’s coronavirus travel restrictions. By Kareem El-Assal
Latest H-1B news parallels spike in U.S. searches on Canadian immigration U.S. President Donald Trump said to be considering stricter rules for visa extension program Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tougher rules around H-1B visa extensions has coincided with a sharp increase in online searches using terms like “H1B Canada” since the news emerged in recent days, CIC News has observed. By Stephen Smith
IRCC expands Visa Application Centre network in China Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says it now has 12 Visa Application Centres open in China to support the rising demand for temporary resident visa services there. By Stephen Smith
