Canada will accept incomplete study permit and PGWP applications

New IRCC updates allow flexibility when applying for study permits, and Post-Graduation Work Permits Some international students can’t submit all the required documents for their study...

Mendicino: Immigration to remain “enduring value” after coronavirus

COVID-19 is showing us the need for continued strong immigration to Canada and the important contribution of immigrant workers to the Canadian economy, federal Immigration Minister...

Want to work in Canada and immigrate?

Starting your Canadian studies online in fall 2020 can make you eligible to work in Canada. It can also improve your chances of obtaining permanent residence...

Canada and U.S. border closed for another month

Extension of cross-border travel restrictions to limit spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Canada and the U.S. have reached another agreement to extend their border closure for...

Canada launches Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Applications are now being accepted for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. The pilot is intended to address the labour needs of Canadian employers in the meat processing,...

Canada announces major study and work visa change for fall 2020

Canada immigration visas fell by 26% in March 2020

Permanent resident (PR) visas issued by the Canadian government fell by 26 per cent in March 2020 compared with the previous month. This new data released...

Government announces help for employers to meet their labour needs

Process launched today allows temporary workers to get back to work quickly May 12, 2020—Ottawa—With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting almost every sector in Canada, temporary foreign...

IEC visa holders can now come to Canada

Effective May 8, 2020, some International Experience Canada (IEC) visa holders are exempt from Canada’s coronavirus travel restrictions. Only IEC participants who have a valid job offer...

Canada increases immigration; Australia’s visa intake declines

Immigration is critical to the economic health of both Canada and Australia. In recent decades, the two countries have become increasingly reliant on new permanent residents...