New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
Beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence (TR to PR pathway) will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application. Further details on how to apply for this new open work permit will be added to IRCC’s website on July 26, 2021. Work permits issued under this policy will be valid until December 31, 2022.
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Temporary public policy exempting some foreign nationals in Canada from requiring an immigration medical exam
The temporary public policy is in effect until December 28, 2021
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Individuals approved for permanent residence may travel to Canada as of June 21
Starting June 21, 2021, any foreign national who holds a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) may travel to Canada.
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Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents
The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kongers arrived here over 150 years ago, and in the years since, Hong Kongers have made incredible contributions to this country…
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IRCC launches efforts to streamline and modernize access to information and privacy system
Openness, transparency and accountability are guiding principles of the Government of Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating…
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New TR to PR pathway – Applications open tomorrow
Last month, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence…
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Immigration Canada resumes processing of applications in progress
As most IRCC offices, visa application centres (VACs) around the world, and application support centers (ASCs) in the United States have reopened, many applicants can now provide the supporting documents…
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Immigration Canada extends the public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits inside Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
A temporary public policy that allows visitors to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave Canada will be extended to August 31, 2021. The criteria will also be modified to allow any visitor who has a…
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Immigration Canada expanding Case Processing Centre office in Sydney to reunite families and improve processing
Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the Case Processing Centre in Sydney is currently limited to 30% occupancy. The opening of the new…
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Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air
With new COVID-19 variant detections increasing in the country, the Government of Canada has announced further testing and quarantine requirements for international travellers arriving to Canada’s air and land…
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