You have three major options if you wish to overcome criminal inadmissibility when visiting Canada. Source: CIC News Many will look to visit the Great White North this winter now that Canada’s borders have re-opened and the Christmas holidays are around the corner. Visitors from the U.S. and other parts of the world will be...

Health officials halt travel to south African nations to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. Source: CIC News The Canadian government announced that it will limit travel to southern Africa, a region which has reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant of concern. As of November 26, all foreign nationals who have travelled...

Statistics Canada’s job vacancy report suggests more employers are hiring, but there remain many vacant positions. Source: CIC News Canada’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada report. A total of 91,100 people were added to payrolls across Canada in September, representing the fourth straight monthly increase. Payroll...

The new draw brings the number of PEI PNP invitations issued this year to 1,729. Source: CIC News Prince Edward Island held its scheduled immigration draw on November 18. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited 188 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Most of the invitations, 172, went to...

Nurses, software developers, and data analysts were among the 663 immigration candidates invited by the Atlantic province. Source: CIC News Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two...

Two main categories under the SINP provide pathways for Canadian permanent residency. Source: CIC News Saskatchewan has invited 633 immigration candidates in the latest invitation round held on November 18. Following an almost two month break from conducting draws, Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited candidates to apply through two of its immigration streams. Of...

Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada’s immigration system. Source: CIC News Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. In his first major interviews as Canadian immigration minister, Fraser spoke with Shelly Hagan of...

International students, temporary foreign workers, and other exempt travellers will soon need to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Canada. Source: CIC News Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. Starting November 30, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19...

Canada is yet to issue Express Entry invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. Source: CIC News With just two months remaining in the year, it remains uncertain if IRCC will resume invitations to FSWP candidates in 2021. In an October 21st meeting between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and associations representing Canadian immigration lawyers...

Changes are being put in place to allow more temporary foreign workers in the restaurant, hotel, retail and food processing sectors in Quebec. Source: CIC News Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The list of...