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 […]

The post How Canada has advanced its commitment to family reunification so far in 2023 first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:52:23 +0000

Canada has launched two new Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) streams to provide Canadian employers with the opportunity to access a talent pool of skilled refugees and other displaced people from around the world.

The post Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Entering Canada temporarily when you want to immigrate

Credit to Author: Steven Meurrens| Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 21:11:53 +0000

Canada’s immigration legislation allows individuals to have two intentions. They can enter Canada on a temporary resident visa, obtain a work permit, or obtain a study permit, and also have the intention of eventually applying for permanent residence.

The post Entering Canada temporarily when you want to immigrate first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TFWP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

The post IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TFWP participants first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

The post IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants first appeared on CIC News.

Read more

Online survey on the future of Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:54:10 +0000

The Government invites input from individuals and representatives of organizations (e.g., chamber of commerce, elected representative, or settlement organization, etc.) to help shape a national vision for the future of Canada’s immigration system.

The post Online survey on the future of Canadian immigration first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Opportunity to provide input on the future of Canadian immigration: Complete an online survey

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:54:10 +0000

The Government invites input from individuals and representatives of organizations (e.g., chamber of commerce, elected representative, or settlement organization, etc.) to help shape a national vision for the future of Canada’s immigration system.

The post Opportunity to provide input on the future of Canadian immigration: Complete an online survey first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

Recent trends in study permit application refusal reasons and appeals

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:42:38 +0000

Foreign nationals outside of Canada who are applying for Canadian study permits for post-secondary studies must convince visa officers that they meet all requirements,

The post Recent trends in study permit application refusal reasons and appeals first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more

New Canadian documentary follows four asylum seekers on their journeys

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:37:14 +0000

A new Canadian-made documentary Finding Freedom goes on a journey with four asylum seekers and draws focus on the plight of refugees, including the disturbing realities of certain refugee detention centres, and the challenges they face even after finding freedom in countries like Canada.  This thought-provoking film, produced by Canadians Mel D’Souza (SILO Entertainment) and […]

The post New Canadian documentary follows four asylum seekers on their journeys first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.

Read more