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TR to PR pathway closing November 5

Thousands of openings remain for English healthcare worker stream. Source: CIC News The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. The Canadian government website confirms that intake will close on November 5. New applications will not be accepted, but those who previously applied will […]

It is now easier to get a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada

Canada Open Work Permit

Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Source: CIC News Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. BOWPs […]

Canada welcomed historic 45,000 new immigrants in September

canada new immigrants in September

ANALYSIS: Canada is back on pace to achieving its target of 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. It needs to continue to welcome at least 45,000 immigrants per month for the rest of the year to achieve the target. Source: CIC News Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CIC News that Canada landed a […]

Canada opening 8 more airports to international travel

Canada opening airports for international travels

More airports set to welcome international flights as laws require passengers and crews leaving Canadian airports to be fully vaccinated. Source: CIC News Canada will be reopening more airports to international fights starting on November 30, the same day that passengers and crews will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated if they want […]

Canada provides new details on vaccine requirements and exemptions for travelers

Canada vaccine requirements for travellers

All passengers and staff using federally regulated modes of transportation are required to be vaccinated for boarding, with some exceptions for foreign nationals. Source: CIC News Starting tomorrow, Canada will require travelers departing from Canadian airports and traveling on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains to be fully vaccinated. The measure, which takes effect Oct. […]

Canadian immigration is making major changes to the NOC in 2022

IRCC and ESDC

IRCC and ESDC will implement the changes in fall 2022. Source: CIC News Canada has introduced NOC 2021 and the immigration system will incorporate the changes in 2022. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a major part of Canada’s immigration system. Skilled worker candidates and temporary foreign workers need to demonstrate their work experience corresponds […]

An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for October 2021

Canada’s PNP immigration results 2021

A look back at PNP updates from Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and more. Source: CIC News The high level of activity in Canada’s provincial nominee programs provides a good reminder that PNPs occupy a key position in Canada’s immigration process. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own […]

Canada reveals plans for national COVID-19 vaccine passport

national COVID-19 vaccine passport

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced details about Canada’s vaccine passport. Source: CIC News People in Canada will soon be able to download a vaccine passport that is supposed to facilitate international travel during the pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the new standardized document from the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. Most people who were vaccinated […]

Ontario proposing changes to help immigrants work in their field

Ontario immigrants work

The new changes will be the first of their kind in Canada, if the legislation is passed. Source: CIC News Ontario is proposing legislation that would help internationally-trained immigrants get work in their field of expertise. If passed, the new legislation would remove the number one barrier Canadian immigrants face in getting a job that […]