Category: Recent Immigration Updates
Invitations to sponsor parents and grandparents for 2021 are now being sent out
Those invited to apply as part of this process will have 60 days to submit their application, and must do so by using IRCC’s new Permanent Residence Portal.
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Canada extended the public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada
The original public policy came into effect on August 24, 2020, and the eligibility criteria were expanded to allow all visitors who are in Canada…
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Canada announces additional humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and neighbouring countries
Today, the Government of Canada is announcing an allocation of $50 million for the initial humanitarian response…
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Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety
Canada will resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans threatened by the Taliban and forced to flee Afghanistan.
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Citizenship applications can now be submitted online
Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new website tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online.
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Canada welcomes first Afghan refugees resettled through the special immigration program
Today, the Government of Canada is welcoming the first of a number of flights carrying Afghan refugees who provided crucial support to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.
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Government of Canada offers refuge to Afghans who assisted Canada
Canada today announced a special program to resettle the Afghans who were integral to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.
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IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Immigration Canada will accept up to 30,000 additional applications, giving more Canadians and permanent residents than ever before the opportunity to bring their loved ones to Canada.
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Easing of border measures to Canada for fully vaccinated travellers
The Government intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated travellers on September 7, 2021
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Minister Mendicino launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders
IRCC today announced the launch of a dedicated refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders at risk who are fleeing persecution in their home country.
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