Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits
To better accommodate candidates whose Canadian studies were impacted by the pandemic, credentials obtained in a study or training program completed (in whole or in part) between March 2020 and August 2022 will now be considered eligible, regardless of...
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and visitors to Canada: Visitor visa applications If you submitted your application before September 7, 2021, we recommend you submit anew applicationvia the IRCC Portal if you’re travelling for one of the following reasons: to unite...
IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
April 14, 2021—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.
On April 1, 2021, IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal enabling applicants who apply for select economic permanent resident programs to submit their applications online. These programs include
Ottawa, January 5, 2021—Today, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began sending invitations to apply for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program. IRCC is encouraging those who submitted interest to sponsor forms in the fall of 2020 to check...
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.
The Visa Application Centre in Istanbul and Ankara will re-open for business on Wednesday, 8th July, and will provide the following limited services until further notice.
As part of the government response, restrictions are in place for all travel to Canada, with some exemptions for essential travel for certain travelers. Some international students are exempt from the travel restrictions and are authorized to travel to...