Study Permit February 2021 Changes Impact on PGWP
The February 2021 study permit changes affect those international students studying remotely overseas Said changes affect their eligibility to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”). Until December 31, 2021, students can count 100% of time studying remotely abroad towards their PGWP. These measures will assist international students by ensuring that studies completed outside Canada […]
The Health-Care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway
The Health-Care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway was announced during August 2020 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC]. This recently created permanent resident program is for asylum seekers who have supported Canada’s healthcare system during the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications under this program began being accepted this week in December 2020. The program is open until […]
Online Citizenship Testing Oaths for Canadian Citizenship
On November 26, 2020, online Citizenship Testing, oaths were announced changes to citizenship applications. By way of background, the covid-19 pandemic caused citizenship aspirants cases to be delayed. The delay showed up in the forced cancellation of previously scheduled citizenship tests. The cancellation occurred suddenly on march 14 2020. Gradual Implementation For Testing The citizenship […]
Hong Kong Immigration to Canada
On November 12 2020, Canada’s immigration department announced a higher priority for Hong Kong passport holders to remain temporarily or file for permanent status in Canada. Interestingly refugee pathways for Hong Kong passport holders who have failed in their refugee claim are also being enhanced. The changes are beneficial to youth and students in Hong […]
Express Entry Points With French, Spouse Non-Accompanying
An increase in express entry points with French language and designating your spouse as non-accompanying is possible. The former basis for a points increase came about owing to Canada’s immigration department issuing a new notice (during October 2020) on how French language will increase the chance of obtaining an Invitation To Apply. The rationale […]
Covid-19 uniting family Canada – New Processes for Uniting Family Members
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released new guidelines and a new process for uniting family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents during COVID-19. Several months ago, when the border closures began, some exemptions were made for immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The October 8 2020 changes update and broaden […]
New Pathway to Permanent resident Status in Canada
Asylum/refugee claimants in Canada may have a new temporary pathway to permanent resident status that is unconnected to their refugee claim. On August 14, 2020, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino announced this new pathway for permanent residence. This program for permanent resident focuses on refugee claimants who have […]
Delayed Applications, Remedies Due to Covid-19
Delayed applications, remedies are a phenomenon at Canada’s immigration department. Remedies exist, but this issue affects spousal, parent, dependent children, overseas refugees, as well as the temporary resident seekers: students, workers, visitors. Extent of The Delay in Applications Some of Canada’s Members of Parliament have been informed that spousal and common law applications may suffer […]
Renewing a Permanent Resident Card Outside of Canada
With the presence of Covid-19, permanent resident card holders outside of Canada have encountered barriers to the renewal of their permanent resident card. These barriers may be in the form of the inability to book a timely flight back to Canada, or the expiration of their permanent resident card while outside because of Covid-19. Bear […]
The Benefit of a Humanitarian & Compassionate Application as Well as a P.R.R.A.
A Humanitarian & Compassionate application, brought in a timely way is another avenue to acquire permanent resident status. However, the timely filing of a Humanitarian & Compassionate application is key to maximizing the chances of a positive Humanitarian & Compassionate application. There are many cases where a person has filed a Pre Removal Risk Assessment […]