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On February 13, the candidates from the Canadian Experience Class who held a CRS score as low as 75 were invited by IRCC for permanent residence. Candidates with a minimum score of 75 were required to only submit their Express Entry profile before September 12, 2020 at 15:31 UTC, to…

Canada has become stricter about its travel restrictions and has extended them until March 21 for U.S. travelers, and until April 21 for travelers from other countries. Only four Canadian airports accept international flights since January. No flights to Mexico and the Caribbean is permitted and all air travelers must…

The Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments resumed service on Monday, November 30, 2020. This is great news for clients of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada because it’s much more convenient to book their own biometrics appointments online. It should be noted that Walk-in service is not available…

On October 27, 2020, Canada Immigration announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system. This change will help deliver on the government’s commitment to reach the target of 4.4% French-speaking immigrant admissions outside Quebec by 2023. While French-speaking immigration to Canada outside of…

Canada Immigration opened the Parents and grandparents Sponsorship Program for 2020 on October 13, 2020 for only 3 weeks. This program will be closed on November 03, 2020. If you still are interested in sponsoring your parents or grandparents, you need to submit the interest form no later than November…

The government of Canada will be allowing entry for extended family members of Canadian Citizens and permanent residents. This decision has been made to help families in Canada unite with loved ones. The following extended family members of Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents would be eligible to travel to Canada…

Canada Immigration announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program. Canada Immigration, some days ago announced some exemption for international students and family members traveling and again today, they confirmed that they are supporting families. Over a 3-week period, from 12 p.m. EDT on October 13,…

Permanent residence applicants no longer require to provide their biometric information as long as they have submitted their biometrics in another application within the last ten years. Biometrics are usually required for foreign nationals who seek to obtain a Canadian visitor visa, work or study permit (except U.S. nationals), refugee…

Candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades (FST) and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are all considered in Express Entry (EE) program to get the Invitation to Apply for their permanent Residency in Canada. By the start of COVID-19, Express Entry draws have experienced…

Ottawa, July 14, 2020—Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to restore it. During the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary residents who remained in Canada have been encouraged to renew their…