Canada’s low level of immigration continues amid the coronavirus pandemic but the country’s immigration levels are poised to rebound. Canada welcomed 11,315 new permanent residents in August 2020 according to the latest Canadian government data. This was lower than the 13,645 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July. In addition to welcoming fewer immigrants in August than the...More Please

The federal government has released entry requirements for extended family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons. Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. As of today, October 8, extended family members can now...More Please

With 78,350 ITAs issued so far, 2020 is a record-breaking year for the number of invitations to apply issued for Canadian immigration. A record number of candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry system this summer. It seems that the pandemic has not stopped the sheer number of invitations being issued for...More Please

Do you want to sponsor your parents and grandparents for permanent residence? Here is what you need to know. Earlier this week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the details of the opening of the 2020 intake window for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The 2020 PGP will be open between October 13 at 12...More Please

Alberta PNP applicants can now use an online portal to apply for immigration Alberta-bound immigrants can now apply online for most immigration programs, but the province has also introduced new fees. As of October 1, applications to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can be done online, unless they are for the Self-Employed Farmer Stream. Candidates in the Alberta...More Please

The October 6 draw featured invitations through four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. British Columbia invited immigration candidates working in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. A total of 72  invitations were issued through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot on October 6. Candidates...More Please

International students going to certain institutions with COVID-19 readiness plans may be able to come to Canada. International students will be allowed to travel to Canada starting October 20, if their study institution has a coronavirus-readiness plan that has been approved by its provincial or territorial health authority. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are expected to send...More Please

Parents and Grandparents, as well as other family-class immigration sponsors do not need to meet all the regular income requirements for the 2020 taxation year. Canada is easing income requirements on family-class immigration applicants to allow people to sponsor their loved ones, even if they lost income due to coronavirus. The new temporary public policy means that...More Please

IRCC has released dates for the 2020 PGP intake after coronavirus delayed opening in the spring. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon be able to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. Canada’s immigration department says that it will accept interest to sponsor forms for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) between...More Please

ANALYSIS: A look at why immigration from the U.S. has increased. It is not just about Trump. Skilled worker immigration from the U.S. to Canada is on the rise. Each year, Canada targets roughly 60 per cent of its new permanent resident arrivals under economic class immigration programs. In addition, it welcomes just over 25...More Please