What do we know about the Parents and Grandparents Program 2023?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:13:00 +0000

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada. Through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), your parent or grandparent will receive Canadian permanent residence and may eventually be able to apply for Canadian citizenship. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone […]

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IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:02 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants. The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants to remain in their home countries while awaiting IRCC’s decision, they can now come […]

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Canada family sponsorship: Open Work Permits now also available for outland applications

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:07:04 +0000

Family reunification is a core pillar in Canada’s immigration strategy and a new measure by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to make it possible for more families to be together. Spouses, partners, and dependents of permanent residents, Canadian citizens, temporary workers, and students already in Canada may now be eligible for an Open […]

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Open-work permits available for spouses, partners and children of sponsors

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:21 +0000

During the processing of a family class sponsorship application, some sponsored spouses, partners, and their dependent children, will come to Canada as temporary residents to be with their sponsor. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced at the end of May a temporary public policy allowing these individuals to work in Canada while their application […]

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How Canada has advanced its commitment to family reunification so far in 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:00:39 +0000

Reuniting families is a core pillar of Canada’s immigration strategy. A report released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last November 29 said the department would seek to fulfill the Prime Minsters mandate to reunite families by implementing a program to issue temporary resident status (TRV) to spouses and children abroad while they wait […]

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Everything you need to know about sponsoring your child for immigration to Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Family class sponsorship enables family members who live in different countries to be reunited and live together in Canada. The program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their children from abroad to Canada to become permanent residents. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Dependent children, whether biological or adopted, can be sponsored to […]

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Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces measures to strengthen family reunification

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:53 +0000

Today, May 26th 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made an announcement about improvements to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. Get a Free Legal Consultation Fraser began by explaining that family members from visa required countries who have submitted family class permanent residency (PR) applications can apply for Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) […]

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Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to announce measures to strengthen family reunification today

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:53 +0000

Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship will be joined by Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre to announce measures in response to the minister’s mandate letter commitment to strengthen family reunification in Canada. The announcement will take place today at 10:30 am Pacific Time (1:30 PM Eastern Time). Sponsor your family […]

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Sponsoring your family if you live in Quebec

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The family class welcomes the second largest number of newcomers to Canada under its Immigration Levels Plan. It allows a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be reunited with their family and come to Canada and receive permanent residence. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Quebec has a unique status in […]

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IRCC allows Super Visa applicants to pay for medical insurance in monthly instalments

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:00:41 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to how Super Visa applicants can pay for their medical insurance. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In order to be eligible for the Super Visa, the applicant must have private medical insurance that meets all the following criteria: […]

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