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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic or Coronavirus has affected Canada’s immigration policies. These policies restrict travel and have delayed immigration procedures. First put into force in March, some of these have changed, or had to be extended multiple times. Currently,...