Opening of 2020 parents and grandparents programs

Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program

October 5, 2020—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting families. Over a 3-week period, from 12 p.m. EDT on October 13, 2020, to 12 p.m. EST on November…

international students 14 day quarantine plan Blog

International students to be allowed into Canada as long as they have a 14-days quarantine plan

  Learning institutions whose COVID-19 readiness plans have been approved by their provincial or territorial government will soon be able to welcome more international students back to their schools. Amended travel restrictions will take effect on October 20, allowing international students to enter Canada if their designated learning institution (DLI) has an approved COVID-19 readiness…

New border measures blog

Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions

October 2, 2020—Ottawa—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister Patty Hajdu today announced that, in addition to the border restrictions that remain in place, the Government of Canada is further strengthening the public health presence at the border and enhancing quarantine monitoring.…

IRCC speeding up processing for a spousal applications BLOG

IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications

  September 24, 2020—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal application processing and help families build their lives together in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the number of decision makers on spousal applications in Canada by 66%, to…

Translation of supporting documents for applications BLOG

Translation of supporting documents for applications

In all situations, supporting documents that are in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by an official translation of the original document, or of a certified copy of the original document in English or French. That translation must be: of the original document, or of the certified copy of the original…

New policy for visitors BLOG

New temporary public policy will allow visitors to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada

Change intended to benefit employers who are still facing difficulties finding workers Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country, thanks to a new public policy announced today by…

Important new measures on post-graduation work permit blog

Important new measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online

Many prospective international students who would like to study in Canada this fall are facing uncertainty due to travel restrictions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recognizes this, and will continue to ensure that Canada’s immigration programs are flexible to respond to these uncertainties with 3 new measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning…

IRCC agrega un nuevo examen para probar la capacidad lingüística

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) agrega un nuevo examen como opción de prueba de idioma designado  para probar la capacidad lingüística   El nuevo examen llamado Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) acredita la capacidad del idioma francés para las solicitudes de inmigración canadienses, incluidos los programas administrados por el sistema…

¿Cómo puedo acreditar mis estudios fuera de Canadá para mi proceso de Express Entry?

¿Cómo puedo acreditar mis estudios fuera de Canadá para mi proceso de Express Entry?   Para IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) es esencial verificar los estudios previos del aplicante para el proceso de residencia permanente a través de Express Entry, para ello existen organizaciones independientes que se encargan de verificar tus estudios previos fuera de Canada. Son las…

Manitoba anuncia dos nuevas vías de inmigración para graduados internacionales

Manitoba anuncia dos nuevas vías de inmigración para graduados internacionales   El Ministro de Educación y Capacitación de Manitoba, Kelvin Goertzen dijo: “Ambos caminos están diseñados para atraer y retener a más innovadores y empresarios talentosos de todo el mundo”. “Los estudiantes internacionales traen nuevas ideas, conexiones globales y un espíritu empresarial a nuestra provincia…