Caregivers to get IRCC priority
Caregivers from abroad play an important role in supporting Canadian families who are unable to find the care they need for a family member in Canada. The global COVID-19 pandemic…
Ontario has updated processing times in the OINP
Processing times vary depending on the stream. Applications that need more information or clarification may take longer to process. As of now, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking…
Paper-based economic class applications go digital
On April 1, 2021, IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal enabling applicants who apply for select economic permanent resident programs to submit their applications online. These programs include:…
Timmins RNIP (Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot)
Timmins was selected as one of 11 communities across Canada to participate in RNIP. The Timmins pilot is spearheaded by the Timmins Economic Development Corporation and the numerous partners involved…
The Canadian government seeks to promote the French language through immigration
The federal government will give an advantage to skilled workers who speak French and are applying for permanent residency and immigration to Canada. The decision does not apply to those…
New policy on remissions when service standards are not met in some IRCC programs
According to the Service Fees Act, when an individual pays for a government service and the service standard is not met, the department involved must return a portion of the…
Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada
On March 29 IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved.…
New Brunswick has updated the Skilled Worker Stream Guide
On March 22, 2021, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) released an updated official guide to the Skilled Worker Stream. the Province has established a pathway specific to Transport…
OINP Application Processing Times Update
On March 17, 2021, Ontario has updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). At the moment, the processing time in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled…
Ontario announced the introduction of the Expression of Interest system
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development will introduce an Expression of Interest system for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The Expression of Interest system will help to:…
