Although the travel restrictions are strengthened and will remain in place, the Government of Canada announced that a process is being introduced to support enhanced family reunification, including those in long-term exclusive relationships, international students and entry for compassionate reasons. The details of this new process will be published on October 8, 2020.
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada announced that the intake of permanent visa applications for the parents and grandparents sponsorship program will be postponed. The Department will need more time to complete the development of a new application intake management process for the parents and grandparents sponsorship program, to be implemented in 2020. The Minister intends to issue further instructions relating to the intake management process for the parents and grandparents program by April 1, 2020, at the latest. IRCC encourages interested potential sponsors and stakeholders to stay up to date on PGP 2020 by visiting IRCC’s website and social media channels: Facebook and Twitter.
Caregivers will soon have access to 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace the expiring pilot programs: Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots. The new pilots will allow caregivers to come to Canada together with their family and provide a pathway to permanent residence. Caregivers will also soon have greater flexibility to change jobs quickly. More information on the website of IRCC.
Today’s announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen of changes to the medical inadmissibility provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ensures that our immigration policies better align with Canadian values and reflect the importance that the Government places on the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
There is a regulatory proposal for implementing the expansion of biometrics collection to all persons applying for temporary or permanent residence (including all those applying for a temporary or permanent resident visa or status, work permit, study permit, or temporary resident permit) under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act). The proposed Regulations will exempt certain applicants from the biometrics collection requirement (e.g. applicants under the age of 14 years).
This legislative amendment is anticipated to be brought into force on July 31, 2018.
For more information read the regulatory proposal.
On March 19, 2018, IRCC has invited the first round of potential sponsors to submit a complete application. IRCC has randomly selected individuals from the list of people who submitted the interest to sponsor form at the beginning of the year.The selected confirmation numbers are available on the website of IRCC.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will soon be able to take the first step in applying to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada when the Parents and Grandparents Program reopens in 2018. The “Interest to Sponsor” form will be available at noon EST on January 2, 2018. Those who wish to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents in 2018 must first fill out this online form. It will be available until noon February 1, 2018.
To help ensure the efficiency of the system and to allow as many eligible sponsors as possible to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada, it is important that only those who meet the sponsorship eligibility requirements submit an “Interest to Sponsor” form. Additional questions have been added to the 2018 version of the “Interest to Sponsor” form to help potential sponsors self-assess whether they are eligible to sponsor.
More Information on IRCC website.
In the past few months IRCC has been sending emails inviting selected Permanent Resident applicants who are in Canada, to be part of a new initiative that allows them to confirm their permanent residency by telephone. This new method allows them to obtain permanent resident status without the need to physically go to a local IRCC office for an appointment. These invitations are part of an effort to provide better client service as can be read on the IRCC website and are absolutely no scam.
Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement creates a framework to attract, select and support skilled newcomers! Read more here!
Great opportunity to work in Canada. As of Friday, November 3, 2017 this pool for 2018 is open. Find out if you are eligible for the International Experience Class.
