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…

express entry nueva ronda 2020

Ronda de Express Entry – 14 de Octubre 2020

El gobierno de Canadá emitió 4500 invitaciones para solicitar la residencia permanente canadiense, a los candidatos de Express Entry, en un sorteo celebrado este 14 de octubre. Los candidatos que se encontraban en el Pool de Express Entry con una puntuación de 471 puntos o superior, recibieron la invitación para aplicar a la residencia permanente. El puntaje…

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.…

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Ronda de Express Entry – 30 de Septiembre 2020

El gobierno de Canadá emitió 4200 invitaciones para solicitar la residencia permanente canadiense, a los candidatos de Express Entry, en un sorteo celebrado este 30 de septiembre. Los candidatos que se encontraban en el Pool de Express Entry con una puntuación de 471 puntos o superior, recibieron la invitación para aplicar a la residencia permanente. El puntaje…

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…

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Ronda de Express Entry – 16 de Septiembre 2020

El gobierno de Canadá emitió 4200 invitaciones para solicitar la residencia permanente canadiense, a los candidatos de Express Entry, en un sorteo celebrado este 16 de septiembre. Los candidatos que se encontraban en el Pool de Express Entry con una puntuación de 472 puntos o superior, recibieron la invitación para aplicar a la residencia permanente. El puntaje…

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…

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Ronda de Express Entry – 2 de Septiembre 2020

El gobierno de Canadá emitió 4200 invitaciones para solicitar la residencia permanente canadiense, a los candidatos de Express Entry, en un sorteo celebrado este 2 de septiembre. Los candidatos que se encontraban en el Pool de Express Entry con una puntuación de 475 puntos o superior, recibieron la invitación para aplicar a la residencia permanente. El puntaje…

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…