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International Experience Canada program is now open to welcome international youth to Canada
January 9, 2023—Ottawa—International youth contribute valuable and diverse skills to Canada’s economy when they come

UPDATE: Negative COVID-19 test requirement for travellers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao
Air travellers two years of age and older will be required to present a negative

Canada marks record-breaking year for processing immigration applications in 2022
Pandemic backlogs reduced by nearly half a million applications in 4 months December 19, 2022—Ottawa—Immigration is critical

Employers and temporary workers to benefit from family work permits
On Dec. 2, 2022, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the

Exemption from Having to Complete an Additional Immigration Medical Exam
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in place a temporary public policy that

Can I apply for a study permit inside Canada?
Normally, applying for a study permit inside Canada may have a shorter processing time. However,

Preparing for the Re-Opening of the Home Child Care and Home Support Worker Pilot in January 2023
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are two economic pilot programs

Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
What is a parent and grandparent super visa? A super visa lets you visit your

Facts about Biometrics
Biometrics are fingerprints and photo. You need to give biometrics if you apply for: a

International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage
Limit on off-campus work hours to be lifted temporarily October 7, 2022—Ottawa—Employers are facing unprecedented

Government of Canada to remove COVID-19 border and travel measures effective October 1
September 26, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada – Since the beginning

A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers Part II
Expanding online applications for permanent residence IRCC is also taking measures to modernize how we

A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers – Part 1
September 1, 2022—New Waterford, Nova Scotia—Canada continues to be a destination of choice for people looking

Transition Period for Distance Learning Measures
August 25, 2022—Ottawa—Through the pandemic, measures have been in place to allow international students to

Things to know when you arrive in Canada
When you arrive in Canada, expect longer than normal border processing wait times. If you

Preparing for your travel to Canada
Eligibility Before travelling, ensure that you are eligible to enter and that you possess all necessary documentation.

Update on National Occupational Classification
On November 16, 2022, we’re switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification

New Open Work Permit for expiring PGWP holders
IRCC announced a new temporary policy that will give recent international graduates with expiring temporary

Get Ready! Express Entry Draw is Resuming in Early July!
On April 22, 2022, IRCC announced that Express Entry draws will soon resume and that

Want to work in Canada after graduation?
You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from a

Home Support Worker Pilot Program still open for 2022
Home Support Worker Pilot 2022 is still open to new applications. You can still apply

Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers
The Government of Canada announced that effective April 1, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers will no

Canada Launched a New Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched the permanent Atlantic Immigration Program on March 6, 2022. Candidates

Improving Measures for Applications
Today, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has announced new measures that will

Update on Post Graduate Work Permit Eligibility
You can complete up to 100% of your studies online from outside Canada. All of

Immigration with Your Children
If you want to apply to come to Canada as a permanent immigrant, or to

Are You Looking to Change Your Program?
Before you change your school or program, you must meet all the conditions of your

Update on Canada’s Border Measure
Effective November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada who depart

MSP Temporary coverage – Expired Temporary Work or Study Permits
Individuals with temporary permits that have expired may have been granted temporary coverage. This temporary

UPDATE: Vaccine Requirements for Travellers
Effective October 30, air passengers departing from Canadian airports, travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky