Immigration Refugees And Citizenship Canada

• Thousands of international students miss fall semester amid visa delays

  Some school officials are attributing the dramatic enrollment decline to a chilling effect created by Ottawa's policy to further tighten Canada's study permit system. 

  Canada

  Oct 22
  
• Ottawa says only a handful of visas have been approved for Gaza refugees with relatives in Canada

  Ottawa opened a pathway for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to obtain visas for extended family members in Gaza but very few applications have been approved.

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
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• Canada to welcome 11,000 migrants from the Americas starting this fall: minister

  In March this year, Canada had promised it would welcome 15,000 migrants from the western hemisphere. Two days later, the unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road was closed.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2023
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• As worker, housing shortages collide, Canada hones in on newcomers in skilled trades

  IRCC said that by welcoming people in skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing and welding, Canada can help its construction sector attract skilled workers.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
• Who are digital nomads and is Canada ready to welcome them?

  Last month, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that Canada was launching a special visa for digital nomads to come and live in Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2023
• Canada’s immigration system is backlogged. Will PSAC strike make it worse?

  Before the federal workers' strike kicked off Wednesday, Canada was already facing a backlog of immigration applications and visa delays.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2023
• Hamilton, Ont. chef facing deportation gets extension to stay in Canada, says attorney

  Since arriving eight years ago from Kenya, John Mulwa has struggled with keeping his protected person refugee status in Canada to remain in Hamilton, Ont.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
• Hong Kongers seeking work in Canada could face hurdles as permit program set to expire

  The temporary policy, which exempts certain Hong Kong residents from work permit requirements, took effect on Feb. 8, 2021 and is set to expire on Feb. 7.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2023
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• Iranian accused of sanction-dodging seeks expedited Canadian citizenship

  Alireza Onghaei denies CSIS allegations he helped the Iranian regime evade international sanctions.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
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• IRCC finds no fault in AIDS summit visa debacle, but advocates fear possible repeat

  Next month, Montreal is hosting a UN conference on biodiversity loss, stoking worries that delegates from the regions most impacted by declining species will be stuck at home.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2022