Immigration Counsels of Canada (ICC)

03/17/2022

Ukrainians can now apply for open work permits valid up to 3 years (IRCC website).

03/03/2022

New immigration programs for Ukrainians:

Canada remains steadfast in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukrainian immigrants have helped build this country, and we stand with the courageous people of Ukraine in upholding the values that our countries share.

04/14/2021

New immigration pilot program announced today for international students in Canada:

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution

04/14/2021

New immigration pilot program announced today for workers who have Canadian work experience in essential occupations:

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in canada, outside of quebec, with recent canadian work experience in essential occupations

04/13/2021

Applications Processing at IRCC resumes:

Ottawa, April 12, 2021 – Since the onset of the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been working to better serve clients, including by processing applications to reunite families more quickly. We have also prioritized applications for people who are vulnerable, comi...

04/01/2021

Canada May Ease Rules on Medical Inadmissibility:

Monday, March 29, 2021 by tom Ease Immigrant Medical Rule Cabinet proposes to allow immigrants with chronic health problems into the country so long as their medicare costs don’t exceed $106,000 over five years. Regulations had prohibited immigrants with heart disease, HIV and other illnesses as a...

03/30/2021

Visitors in Canada can Continue Applying for Work Permits within Canada:

A temporary public policy that allows visitors to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave Canada will be extended to August 31, 2021

03/25/2021

Important Information for Foreign Workers Traveling to Canada:

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03/19/2021

Useful checklists for those planning to fly or drive to Canada:

Travelling to, from and within Canada, immigration, passports, transportation regulations and the movement of goods.

03/05/2021

Immigration Department will be Able to Process More Family Class Sponsorship Applications:

In an effort to process more applications and reunite families faster, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is expanding its Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This includes the addition of new office space and the hiring of 62 new employees.

03/03/2021

Mistake on a Work Permit Application:

Steve Whitlow was fired from his job after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada refused the couple's work permit renewals because of a missing number on their paperwork. His wife has since had her work permit restored.

02/22/2021

Mandatory Hotel Quarantine:

At the moment, people can fly to Bellingham or Seattle and take a bus service, taxi or ride-hail to a land crossing — so avoiding the hotel quarantine.