COVID-19 causing more long-term unemployment than 2008 recession

Unemployment comes as a result of businesses adjusting to pandemic-related restrictions. The number of residents in Canada who are facing long-term unemployment saw a steep rise...

Canada releases list of 11 government-authorized hotels for quarantine

Reports say the estimated $2,000 cost to travellers was an overshot, and costs to quarantine for up to three days is actually much lower. The Canadian...

What to do if you receive an Express Entry invitation in Canada

You have entered the Express Entry pool and received an invitation to apply for permanent residence— now what? Candidates like yourself can now submit an application for permanent...

Coronavirus measures affecting PNP applicants in 2021

Canadian provinces and territories have made adjustments to their immigration programs so that new immigrants can still become permanent residents during the pandemic. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)...

Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students

Negative coronavirus test required for travellers crossing Canada-U.S. land border

Canada is extending the requirement for travellers to provide a negative COVID-19 test to land border crossers as early as Feb. 15. Canada’s prime minister, Justin...

Trump extends freeze on some work visas

U.S. President Donald Trump is extending a moratorium on temporary work visas for tech and other occupations. With just weeks left in his presidency, Trump extended...

IRCC no longer accepting ready to travel webforms from expired COPR holders

Expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders have been advised not to use the webform to contact the immigration department, according to a government media release...

How to sponsor your partner from the U.S. for Canadian immigration

So, your partner is living in the U.S. and you want to sponsor them for Canadian immigration. The first step for Canadians who want to sponsor their...

Canadian immigration in 2021: What can we expect?

2020 was the year of the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to have a significant impact on Canada’s immigration system. After welcoming 341,000 new immigrants in 2019,...