IRCC Refines Eligibility Requirements For Employer-Specific Work Permit Policy One month after it was formally announced, detailed information regarding the eligibility requirements for a new temporary policy benefiting temporary residents with job offers has been revealed by Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The policy, which was announced back in August, allows foreign nationals that …
Canada Accelerates CERB Application Process for Temporary Residents The federal government recently announced it would streamline the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) application process for international students and temporary foreign requiring financial assistance during this time of uncertainty. For those unfamiliar, the CERB provides temporary income support to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents …
The Devastating Effects That Decreased Immigration During COVID-19 Has Had on Canada With the increased travel restrictions, immigration to Canada has drastically fallen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Border restrictions, a reduction in international flights and the closure of visa offices have all led to this drop. Currently, immigrants whose applications and students whose study permits …
New Immigration Pilot Accepting Applications After COVID-19 Delays In an effort to help fill labour shortages in Canada’s food and agriculture sectors, the federal government has announced the launch of the long-awaited Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. The program – which provides temporary foreign workers with work experience in the agri-food industry along with the ability to obtain …
Canada Continues Loosening COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Immigrants As COVID-19 measures begin easing up in many countries around the world, Canada is also loosening travel restrictions by allowing International Experience Canada (IEC) visa holders to enter the country. Effective May 8, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is allowing those with a Working Holiday, Young Professional, or …
