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15 Apr 2021

Immigration Update

Generous and Exceptional New Permanent Residence Programs for Essential Workers and International Graduates, Including Essential Workers in National Occupation Classification (NOC) C or D Occupations  On April 14th 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced extremely generous and unprecedented new permanent residence programs for essential workers and international graduates in Canada. IRCC will begin accepting […]

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1 Apr 2021

Immigration Update

Express Entry Update On March 31st 2021 and April 1st 2021, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued two new rounds of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. The March 31st 2021 draw invited candidates who qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class. The minimum score selected was 778 […]

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18 Mar 2021

Immigration Update

Express Entry Update: First Canadian Experience Class Draw since February 13th 2021 On March 18th 2021, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. Today’s draw invited candidates who qualify for selection under the Canadian Experience Class. The minimum score selected […]

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17 Mar 2021

Immigration Update

St. Patrick’s Day’s Provincial Nominee Class Draw On March 17th 2021, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. Today’s draw invited candidates who qualify for selection under the Provincial Nominee Class. The minimum score selected was 682, and 183 candidates […]

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16 Feb 2021

Immigration Update

New Testing and Quarantine Rules for Entry to Canada The Canadian government has announced a new COVID-19 test requirement for entry at land border crossings. Travelers entering at a land border must present evidence of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to arrival at […]

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25 Jan 2021

Immigration Update

Border Closures Extended for Another Month The pandemic travel restrictions in place at the Canada-U.S. land border were extended for another month. Prime Minister Trudeau confirmed that the current border restrictions will now remain in effect until February 21st, 2021. He said this “important decision” was taken to keep citizens on both sides of the […]

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8 Jan 2021

Immigration Update

Express Entry Update On January 8th, 2021, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued the second round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system for the 2021 year. This draw invited only candidates who qualify under the Canadian Experience Class. The minimum score selected was 461, and 4,750 candidates were […]

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7 Jan 2021

Immigration Update

Express Entry Update On January 6th, 2021, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued the first round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system for the 2021 year. This week’s draw invited only candidates who have received a nomination from a Canadian province or territory. The minimum score selected was […]

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4 Jan 2021

Immigration Update

COVID Testing Required for People Travelling to Canada Starting January 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Proof of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to […]

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23 Dec 2020

Immigration Update

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Announces Change to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program On December 14th, 2020, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a change to the work experience requirement under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. Previously, applicants under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program were required to demonstrate […]

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9 Dec 2020

Immigration Update

Expedited Permanent Residence For Refugee Health Care Workers On December 14, 2020, Canadian Immigration will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s health-care sector and provide direct care to patients. Applications will be accepted from December 14, 2020 until August 31, 2021. In-Canada family members of the principal applicant […]

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25 Nov 2020

Immigration Update

Border Closures in Effect to December 21, 2020 The COVID-19 travel restrictions in place at the Canada-U.S. land border will remain in effect for at least another month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last Friday. The current agreement on the U.S.-Canada border closure to non-essential travel was first imposed in March to limit the spread […]

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19 Nov 2020

Immigration Update

Canada Invites 5,000 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence in Yesterday’s Draw In the largest permanent residence draw from Canada to date, on November 18th, 2020, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system. Yesterday’s draw invited candidates who qualify under […]

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5 Nov 2020

Immigration Update

Canada to Welcome 1.2 Million Immigrants in Next Three Years Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new immigration levels for the next three years, resulting in 1.2 million immigrants being selected and accepted by Canada between 2021 to 2023. This revised government plan is intended to offset the reduced intake of immigrants during […]

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14 Oct 2020

Immigration Update

Canadian Government announces changes to COVID-19 border restrictions, permitting entry for some new groups of foreign nationals On October 2nd, 2020, the government announced broadened access to Canada under COVID-19 travel restrictions for certain extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents as well as an increased presence of public health officials at the […]

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23 Jul 2020

Immigration Update

Express Entry Update On July 22nd and July 23rd 2020, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued two new rounds of invitations to apply for permanent residence, under the Provincial Nominee Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Provincial Nominee Program On July 22nd 2020, 557 candidates were invited to apply under the Provincial Nominee Program. […]

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8 Jul 2020

Immigration Update

Breaking News! We are pleased to announce that the government has once again resumed the pre-pandemic Express Entry draws for international permanent residence applicants. This is welcomed news for overseas and US-based applicants that have been in the permanent residence pool since March 2020 and have not had an opportunity to apply for permanent residence […]

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9 Nov 2016

Immigration to Canada Interest Grows Exponentially in Wake of US Election Results: How to Move to Canada and Become a Canadian Citizen

There are approximately 100 different immigration options available to applicants wishing to immigrate to Canada, including both federal and provincial based immigration programs. One of the most popular immigration options is through the Express Entry (EE) system. The EE system is an online application management process used for all applicants who qualify for permanent residence […]

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2 Nov 2016

Canadian Immigration Law Updates – November 2016

CETA and Labour Mobility The Canada-European Union: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA”) was signed on October 30, 2016. Once in effect, the mobility provisions of CETA will facilitate temporary entry into Canada for foreign nationals of its 28 signatory countries, including the United Kingdom. Under Canada’s International Mobility Program (“IMP”), CETA will provide additional […]

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24 Oct 2016

ETA Deadline Approaching & Employer Compliance Filing for NAFTA Employers

ETA Required Prior to Travel to Canada: Final Deadline Approaches Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement date for visa-exempt nationals. Non-U.S. visa-exempt foreign nationals who are travelling to Canada by air must obtain an eTA prior to entering Canada effective November 10, 2016.  This date has been […]

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