Studying internationally in Canada has undoubtedly become more difficult given the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is certainly not impossible. Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) understand the difficulties many prospective and current students are facing with their application process. There is a great deal of flexibility with documents and requirements but the general rule is to always submit […]
Effective June 10, 2020, selected occupations that are deemed essential in Quebec will now receive priority processing when applying for a work permit. The employer is still required to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) but the application will be prioritized and the minimum advertising requirement is waved, greatly reducing processing times. The program […]
3,559 Express Entry candidates in the Canadian Experience Class program will receive invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the 152nd Express Entry draw on June 11th, 2020. The minimum CRS cut-off score for this draw is 437, down three points from the last Canadian Experience Class-specific draw. Draw Number: 152 Draw Date: June […]
President Donald Trump has said he will halt applications of foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the US because of the coronavirus crisis. A day after he announced the move in an ambiguous tweet, Mr Trump said the measure would protect American jobs. It is not clear how effective it will be as most visa […]
2020 has been a challenging year for us all. The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on Canada’s immigration system. Immigrants themselves have been affected by numerous disruptions, whether its difficulties accessing language testing, credentialing services, biometrics, or other government services. Immigration professionals have also been working around the clock to adjust to all […]