On November 30, 2021, the Government of Canada announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of Covid-19 and its variant in Canada related to international travel. Based on data from ongoing surveillance efforts and the latest public health advice, the Government of Canada is expanding the list...
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UPDATE ON WORK PERMIT FOR SPOUSES
The Govt. of Canada provides an update on travel restrictions within and outside of Canada. Effective October 30, 2021, travelers departing from Canadian airports, and travelers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will be required to be fully vaccinated in order to travel. To allow travelers time to become fully vaccinated, there will...
START-UP VISA PROGRAM – PATH TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Canada boasts its Start-up Visa (“SUV”) program as first if its kind in the world, linking immigrant entrepreneurs with experienced private sector organizations that have expertise working with start-up immigrant entrepreneurs. This is also a path to obtain Canadian Permanent Residency.
To be eligible for SUV, an entrepreneur should portray their skills and potential...
TRAVEL TO CANADA – A PHASED OPENING
Canada is cautiously opening its borders to fully vaccinated travelers starting on July 5, 2021, 11:59 pm EST. Only the eligible travelers who are fully vaccinated are allowed to enter Canada with no quarantine restrictions. This article discuses the updated policy on travel to Canada.
To begin, a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident or...
Understanding Canada’s Immigration System
Canada’s immigration system is a world leader and provides many opportunities for those who would like to come here.
Every year, millions of people from around the world come to Canada to visit, work, or study temporarily. In addition, more than 300,000 people are approved to make Canada their permanent home each year under three...
UPDATE WITH BIOMETRICS, RESTORATION OF STATUS AND MORE
Until further notice, IRCC issued a public policy to exempt temporary resident applicants applying from within Canada from having to give their biometrics until further notice. The exemption applies to applicants applying for an extension of work permit, a new work permit, an extension of a study permit, a new study permit, a visitor...
TEMPORARY RULE CHANGE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
To help battle the COVID-19 outbreak, starting immediately, the government will remove the restriction that allows international students to work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session, provided they are working in an essential service or function, such as health care, critical infrastructure, or the supply of food or...
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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE UPCOMING LONG WEEKEND
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) reminds all the travelers for the upcoming long weekend - Easter and Passover long weekend – a weekend that represents for many a time to be with family and friends as a #NowIsNotTheTime for social gatherings. Restrictions are in place on all non-essential travel for foreign nationals, including...
TRAVEL ADVISORY OUTSIDE OF CANADA
Canada has issued destination specific travel restrictions and fewer transportation options available while returning to Canada or remain abroad for an intermediate period. These countries are – Libya, Afghanistan, Burundi, Central African Republic, Iran, Iraq, Mali, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yamen. The travel restrictions are implemented up to April 14,...
U.S.-Canada joint initiative: Temporary restriction of travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border for non-essential purposes
The U.S.-Canada land border serves as an economic engine that supports over $2.4 billion dollars in daily trade. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. In each of our countries, we are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary...