Express Entry Invitation Letter Approved – April 16, 2021
Express Entry Invitation Letter Approved on April 16, 2021 CRS Points : 417 Invitation Issued date : April 16, 2021
Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations
Background In November 2020, Canada announced a target of 401,000 admissions of new permanent residents in 2021 as part of its 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan. In light of the extended border closures and challenges in admitting new permanent residents from…
Work Permit Approved – April 16, 2021
Open Work Permit: PR – Spouse/Common-law Partner Class (SCLPC) Approval date – April 16, 2021
Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air
From: Public Health Agency of Canada News release February 12, 2021 | Ottawa, ON | Government of Canada Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world, including a mandatory 14-day quarantine for everyone returning to the…
Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release February 4, 2021—Ottawa — The ties that bind Canada and Hong Kong run deep. The first Hong Kong residents arrived here over 150 years ago, contributing immensely to Canada’s economic, social and political life….
First 2021 Alberta Express Entry Stream (AEES) selection draws completed
The AINP first selected available candidates in the federal Express Entry pool in 2021. (Selection draws completed on January 8, 2021) https://www.alberta.ca/ainp-processing-times-inventory.aspx
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international…
Online Citizenship Test launched
Ottawa, November 26, 2020—As part of our response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is today launching a new platform for online citizenship tests. The platform is being tested over the next few…
Public policy exempting certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements: COVID-19 program delivery
A temporary public policy was established on July 14, 2020, to exempt foreign nationals from certain requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) if they meet certain conditions. The public policy…
Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travellers coming to Canada
News release December 31, 2020 Ottawa Government of Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis that is having a significant impact on the air industry and all travellers. The Government of Canada has multiple measures in place to…