Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

IRCC says immigration law does not prohibit multiple applications, but there will be no refund of processing fees paid.

In 2020 Canada offers more than 80 immigration programs for the first time in Canada immigration history .

If you are in Canada with your Canadian spouse or common-law partner and have fallen out of status, you can still apply for family sponsorship.

Canada is extending the travel restrictions it first put in place for most foreign travelers at the start of the corona virus pandemic.

Canada is expected to continue rising immigration levels beyond 2020, despite travel restrictions and reduced numbers of new permanent residents.

On March 21st, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to increase "domestic draws" for temporary residents in Canada seeking permanent residency (PR). These draws are part of programs like Express Entry, selecting candidates based on factors like scores, professional experience, or French language skills. This initiative is intended to alleviate strains on essential sectors by facilitating the transition of temporary residents, such as those on work or study permits, to permanent status.

Canada is providing funding so that employers who have hired foreign workers can comply with mandatory coronavirus measures for new arrivals.

Details on how to apply to new Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will be available in early 2020, IRCC says

Visa Application Centres in Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas will require Canadian visa applicants to schedule an appointment to submit biometrics and pay extra fees for application submissions starting November 2, 2018.

Canada’s fees are oftentimes less expensive than countries with similar immigration systems, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Canada is increasing fees for all permanent residence applications on April 30.

Canada's immigration minister has just announced a range of measures to help Turkish and Syrian temporary residents living in Canada.

The government of Canada has announced that amendments have been made to regulations regarding spousal sponsorship. These amendments apply to all permanent and temporary immigration programs.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced stricter measures to control COVID-19 risks in Canada.

Marc Miller, Canada's new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has outlined his vision for the country's immigration landscape in recent interviews with RedFM Canada, CBC Radio Canada, and Bloomberg News. 

The Canadian entertainment industry is an important sector of the Canadian economy. The success of this industry within Canada can be attributed to Canada’s multicultural population and diverse landscapes, which combine to make Canada the ideal setting for a wide variety of different film and television projects.

Canada breaks monthly record again by landing over 47,000 immigrants in November.

Here is what immigration officers consider when spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants apply for both a temporary visa and permanent residence at the same time.

The government has issued its response to the CIMM committee report on specific problems facing international students.

Canada’s federal and provincial governments operate more than 80 economic class immigration pathways today, plus many more pathways for those who arrive under the family or refugee classes, as well as international students, foreign workers, and visitors. The federal government also will continue its regularly scheduled bi-weekly Express Entry draws.

Canada's unemployment rate was at 4.9% again in July, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.