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permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters

permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters

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The Canadian Government launched a Temporary public policy to facilitate permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air disasters which came into force on May 12, 2021, and will end on May 11, 2022.  The Government of Canada has launched this pathway to support the families of the victims of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 (PS752) and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 (ET302) disasters. Who is eligible for permanent residence for in-Canada families of Canadian victims of recent air […]

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Canada launches A Temporary public policy For permanent residence for Recent post-secondary Graduates

Canada launches A Temporary public policy For permanent residence for Recent post-secondary Graduates

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Canada launches A Temporary public policy For permanent residence for Recent post-secondary Graduates. The government of Canada launched on April 12, 2021, a 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. This public policy comes into effect on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021. There is a cap of 40 000 Applications. Under this Public Policy foreign nationals

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Canada launches Pathway for Permanent Residence for Foreign Nationals with Canadian work experience in essential occupations

Canada launches Pathway for Permanent Residence for Canadian work experience in essential occupations

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Permanent residence for Canadian work experience in essential occupations. The government of Canada launched on April 12, 2021, a 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. This public policy comes into effect on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021. Under this new public policy individuals who have accumulated at least one (1) year of full-time work experience,

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open work permit of up to 18 months

one-time open work permit of up to 18 months Launched by IRCC under A public policy due to COVID-19

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Due to COVID-19, some foreign national could be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if they apply before July 27, 2021. What are the requirements for this open work permit of up to 18 months? To be eligible for this open work permit, Applicants must meet the following requirements: Their post-graduation work permit (PGWP) either expired on or after January 30, 2020, or it will expire within 4 months from the date they apply

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Pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic

Government launches long-awaited Pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic – Health-care workers permanent residence pathway

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The Government announced today that it will be launching its long-awaited pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (Health-care workers permanent residence pathway) on December 14, 2020. What Occupations are recognized for the Pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (Health-care workers permanent residence pathway)? The Following Designated occupations under National Occupational Classification (NOC) are eligible for Pathway

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Online Citizenship Test

Great News Online Citizenship Test announced in response to COVID – 19

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An Online Citizenship test Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on November 26, 2020, that individuals who applied for Canadian Citizenship will be able to complete an Online Citizenship Test. The Government of Canada is currently testing the online system with a limited number of applicants. Priority has been given to applicants whose tests were canceled due to the pandemic and those who are on the waiting list. Once the stability of the system has been tested and implemented

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2021 - 2023 Immigration Pla

2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan – The government of Canada announces an ambitious and bold plan

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The 2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan was recently announced by the government of Canada in its 2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The Government of Canada prepared an ambitious 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan in light of the reduction in immigration in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has forced the government of Canada to restrict travel to Canada since March. 2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan for Permanent Residence The following levels were announced for permanent residence which can

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IRCC announces gradual reopening resumption of in-person services

IRCC announces gradual reopening/resumption of in-person services (testing phase) – COVID – 19 Update

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announces the Gradual resumption of in-person services. In a News release dated September 17, 2020, IRCC announced that it would slowly beginning to reopen in-person services in select offices by appointment only, beginning the week of September 21, 2020. This is a pilot/test program . The testing phase will allow IRCC to cautiously assess the feasibility and risks associated with reopening. The limited services being offered as of September 21, 2020, include the following: Resumption of

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Visitors allowed to apply for a work permit without having to exit Canada COVID 19

IRCC allows visitors to apply for a work permit without having to exit Canada

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COVID-19 update – applying for a work permit without having to exit Canada – visitor Status The Government of Canada announced on August 24, 2020, that foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who have a valid job offer will be able to apply for a closed work permit (employer-specific) without having to leave Canada. When can I apply for a work permit without having to exit Canada This temporary policy change takes effect as of August 24,

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PR COVID-19 Front line workers Health Care Asylum seeker

PR COVID-19 – Pathway announced for refugee claimants working on the front lines of COVID-19

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on August 14, 2020, a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to permanent residence for eligible asylum claimants working on the front lines in the health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (PR COVID-19) Although not all the requirements for the program have been provided by the Government, the following have been announced by the Minister: The program does not apply to claimants who have been found ineligible to make an asylum claim, or

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