Lovers who are looking for creative, digital ways to settle down in or bring their significant others to Canada should be warned: Not all is fair in love and the war on COVID-19. Although some jurisdictions in the United States, including New York and California, have eased legal marriage requirements amid COVID-19 lockdowns to allow …

Virtual marriages amid COVID-19 – No Permanent Solution to Border Separation Read More »

If distance makes the heart grow fonder, the unyielding gulf imposed by COVID-19-related travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border is compounding the heartache for those with the strongest of bonds – families and couples. Although there are some exceptions to the general law that prohibits travel to Canada from the U.S. for a discretionary or …

Canada-United States COVID-19 border restrictions keep families, couples separated Read More »

Like everything else in the world, COVID-19 has impacted immigration in unprecedented ways. With unemployment rates skyrocketing in the past few months, world leaders are looking for the best way to bounce back. In late June, President Trump released a presidential proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals on certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas into the …

The Movement of Skilled Talent from the U.S. to Canada Read More »

Canada’s ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 includes requiring every traveler entering Canada, regardless of nationality or where they are coming from, to quarantine themselves for 14 days, with very few exceptions. The government administers this requirement in part by screening travelers at ports of entry and by collecting information about where they …

Travelers to Canada Must Disclose a Detailed Quarantine Plan and the Helpful ArriveCan App Read More »

As COVID-19 continues to reshape the Canadian immigration landscape, many questions arise for international students such as…. what is the impact of online course? Will the Post Graduate Study Permit (PGWP) be affected? When and how can a student enter Canada from abroad? Currently, those students approved for their study permit before March 18, 2020 …

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Amid all of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and Canadian immigration, the Government of Canada has announced a new Agri-Food Pilot program that aims to bolster the agri-food sector by providing a mechanism to hire temporary foreign workers in order to combat labour and skill shortages within the sector. This program was implemented May 15, 2020 …

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To limit the spread of COVID-19, governments around the world have implemented new measures to control travel and immigration between borders. Canada is no different. The federal government has enacted multiple emergency orders to protect public health and minimize the risk of large scale COVID-19 transmission. After entering Canada (without a quarantine exemption), individuals must …

Am I entitled to a Quarantine Exemption? Read More »

1. Immigration to Canada can be confusing.  Even in the simplest of cases, applications for permanent residence, work permits and family sponsorships can be very frustrating for someone trying to navigate the government websites.  Moreover, processes and forms often change with little or no notice causing additional issues for individuals trying to figure out how to …

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Effective January 7th, 2021, all individuals 5 years of age and older entering Canada by air must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 laboratory test result prior to boarding their flight. As a result of the prompt decision from Canadian officials, there has been considerable confusion on the testing requirement. This testing requirement only applies …

UPDATE: COVID – 19 Testing Requirement For Air Entry to Canada Read More »

On Saturday, February 13, 2021, the Canadian immigration world awoke to a surprise from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Any candidate with a valid profile in IRCC’s Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 75, and who met the eligibility criteria of the Canadian Experience Class, was issued an Invitation …

Historical Express Entry Draw – Now is the Time to Apply for Canadian Permanent Residence Read More »