Reminder: IRCC to Open New Pathway to PR on May 6

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, Updates

On May 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) is opening a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 eligible essential workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution. People with disabilities who are unable to use the online form can request an application in an alternative format (paper copy, Braille or large print). More information about this new pathway …

IRCC to Accelerate Caregiver Application Processing

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, Settlement & Community News, Updates

Good news! On April 15, 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a plan to prioritize 1,500 caregiver applications by June 30, 2021, and 6,000 by the end of 2021. As part of this plan, IRCC will help reunite more caregivers with their loved ones by finalizing permanent resident applications for …

IRCC Announced New PR Pathway for Essential Workers & International Student Graduates

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, COVID-19, Settlement & Community News, Updates

On April 14, 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a new pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy. Starting May 6, 2021, this pathway will allow the following eligible applicants to apply for permanent residence: international graduates, …

IRCC Reminder: Start Collecting Supporting Docs for Your In-Process Application

Lisa C. Uncategorized

Since the onset of the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has been automatically extending deadlines for applicants who have faced delays in submitting required documents due to COVID‑19 restrictions. As most IRCC offices and visa centres have reopened, applicants can now provide supporting documents needed. IRCC has recently started to review in-process applications delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and …

IRCC Added More Staff to Shorten Processing Time for Family Class Applications

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, Newcomer Information, Settlement News, Updates

“Expanding the Case Processing Center in Sydney will help us reunite families and process more applications, …” — The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) To process more applications and reunite families faster, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) is expanding its Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, including the addition of new …

IRCC Announces More Measures to Support International Students

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, COVID-19, Updates

At the end of January 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced that IRCC started to accept applications for open work permits under the new PGWP policy supporting international students. Last Friday (February 12), the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced more measures to ensure that international students wouldn’t miss out …

IRCC Launches Hong Kong Pathway

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, Newcomer Information, Settlement & Community News, Updates

Last November, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new open work permit for Hong Kong residents. Today on February 4, IRCC announced that the new measures, collectively called the Hong Kong Pathway, will be officially launched on February 8, 2021. Obtaining an open work permit will allow eligible Hong Kong residents, particularly …

IRCC Now Accepting Applications Open Work Permits Under PGWP Policy

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, Updates

Earlier in January, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced a new open work permit opportunity for international students. IRCC is now accepting applications for open work permits under this public policy. The application must be submitted online by July 27, 2021. You will be asked to create an account and use …

New IRCC Public Policy Helping Stranded Temporary Workers from Trinidad and Tobago

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, COVID-19, Updates

Last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) announced a new public policy to help agricultural workers from Trinidad and Tobago (a dual-island Caribbean nation) stranded in Canada due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in their home country. This public policy, in effect until February 12, 2021, ensures they can maintain their legal status if they remain in Canada through the winter …

IRCC Accepting PR Applications from Refugee Claimants Working in Health Care Sector

Lisa C. Citizenship & Immigration, COVID-19, Newcomer Information, Settlement & Community News, Settlement News, Updates

Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), announced that, from December 14, 2020 until August 31, 2021, IRCC will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada’s health-care sector and provide direct care to patients.