As of October 8th, 2020, extended family members can now enter Canada. Similarly to the immediate family member requirements, extended family members must be staying for at least 15 days and meet the eligibility and admissibility requirements.

Applicants were previously given 90 days to apply for restoration of their status; however, temporary residents whose work permits, study permits, visitor status expired after January 30, 2020, will have until December 31, 2020, to apply for their restoration of status instead of 90 days.

While Canadian immigration has certainly seen it’s hand of changes over the last few months, there’s good news for international students hoping to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

As of July 1, 2020, IRCC has confirmed the continued processing of online applications for visitor visas and electronic travel authorizations…

Applicants outside of Canada can continue to submit work permit applications but should apply online. This applies to applicants who are normally allowed to apply at the port of entry. Applicants in Canada can also continue to submit extensions of their work permits online or by paper if they are exempt from using the online system.

The government has provided further clarity on the updates released since June 8, 2020 and it’s good news for those wishing to reunite with their loved ones in Canada!

IRCC has confirmed the information regarding resumed processing of TRV and eTA applications was incorrectly posted on the governments website and has since been removed. In addition, as of June 8, 2020, at 11:59 EDT, immediate family members will be able to enter Canada.

International students, both inside Canada and those applying to enter for the 2020 semesters, have seen significant implications due to Canada’s travel restrictions and school closures. Despite this, applications for study permits are still being accepted and processed.

Foreign nationals departing to Canada from any other country than the United States must show that they meet one of the travel exemptions, and they are travelling to Canada for non-optional or non-discretionary reasons. Non-optional or Non-discretionary Travel Explained…

Canada is suspending the processing of non-essential visitor visa applications. This suspension will also apply to some eTA applications.

Our thoughts are with you and your families during these very uncertain times. While all of our lives look a little bit different these days, we have been trying to focus on some of the positive outcomes.

Temporary foreign workers, some international students and approved permanent residents who haven't yet landed are now able to enter Canada. The travel restriction exemptions that were announced are now in place.

As we all work together to tackle the current circumstances, it is difficult to know what's coming next. The Government of Canada is continuously announcing new changes, and impacts on Canadian immigration processing.

The exemptions to air travel restrictions have been extended to foreign nationals who have already committed to working, studying or making Canada their home.

In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, there have been several protective measures initiated and Canadian immigration updates.

In light of the recent spread of COVID-19, there have been several protective measures initiated and Canadian immigration updates.

IRCC officials have shared operational updates for Canadian study permits at the Canadian Bureau for International Education 2019 Conference