IRCC Speeding Up Processing For Spousal Applications
Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is announcing action to speed up spousal application processing and help families build their lives together in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the number of decision makers on spousal applications in Canada by 66%, to process spousal applications […]
Canadians Increasingly Open To Welcoming Immigrants And Refugees – Study
Despite a global pandemic that has destroyed economies and fanned nationalism around the world, Canadians say they are increasingly open to welcoming immigrants and refugees. A new study from the polling firm Environics Institute found that attitudes among Canadians have become increasingly positive, even as millions remain out of work and the country faces grim economic projections. […]
New Work Permit Program To Help International Students Impacted By COVID-19
In response to the impacts of the pandemic, Canada has launched a new program allowing certain recent international students to apply for an extra open work permit. Many international students choose to stay in Canada permanently after they complete their Canadian studies. To immigrate permanently, many international graduates apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling them to gain the Canadian work experience needed […]
Ottawa Is Right To Want More Immigrants In The Wake Of The Pandemic
The federal government’s latest efforts to make it easier for immigrants with Canadian work experience to become permanent residents is another sign it’s committed to attracting more immigrants. Clearly, federal officials are convinced of the social, economic, and labour-market benefits of high immigration levels. But what does their approach mean for the immigrants who will […]
Feds To Boost Immigration Numbers, Say Rigorous Health Screens For Newcomers Already In Place
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said there are already “rigorous screens” in place for immigrants coming to Canada when asked what steps he’s taking to curb the spreading novel coronavirus at the border. READ MORE: Toronto needs $77 million annually from feds beyond 2020 to cover refugee costs, docs show Mendicino spoke to reporters on Parliament […]
Canada Recently Made An Unprecedented Immigration Draw. Will They Do It Again?
Everyone in the Federal Express Entry pool who meets the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class has been invited to become permanent residents of Canada. Last Saturday, the massive immigration draw gave thousands of applicants who Read More Original Article Source Credits: The Chronicle Herald, https://www.thechronicleherald.ca Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: Feb 26 Link to […]