Author: Legal Professionals Education Network

Family reunification is a top priority for the Canadian Government. For international students who are married and want their spouses to join them, a spousal open work permit is an option. The sponsorship of parents and grandparents continues to be in high demand and although the Government increased the admission levels for parents and grandparents, the interest from children and…

IRCC launched the online citizenship test in November last year, more than 6,700 applicants have participated. Ottawa is now considering continuing this type of virtual examination mode. Asim Zaidan, a spokesperson for IRCC, said that before the pandemic, IRCC began to implement modern platforms to improve the service experience of applicants. Due to the pandemic, IRCC staff began to work…

For LPEN it is an honor to announce the award given to our distinguished instructor Chantal Desloges, to recognize her commitment and for consistently develop outstanding programs with magnificent content and speakers. The Law Society of Ontario awarded Chantal the CPD Long Term Achievement Award; a tangible reminder of her work and dedication to enhancing the profession.

This year IRCC has reopened the application intake for the home support worker and child care provider pilots. Canada intends to accept over 5,000 caregiver applications in 2021. The target is 2,750 applications under the Home Support Worker Pilot and 2,750 under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot. Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, score…