permanent residency Canada

• Canada bumping up fees for permanent residency. Here’s what to know

  An IRCC fee change will take effect on April 30, meaning those hoping to become permanent residents in Canada thereafter will have to shell out a little more.

  Canada

  Apr 30
  
• COVID-19 travel restrictions are impacting immigration into Canada. Here’s one man’s story

  Due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some immigrants are unable to live and work in Canada despite receiving confirmation of permanent residency.

  Perspectives

  Apr 21, 2021
  
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• Ottawa speeding up permanent residency for 90K essential workers, students

  The new policy will speed up the path to permanent residency for up to 90,000 essential workers and international graduates with the skills needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2021
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• Ottawa to scrap controversial immigration lottery system for families

  The Trudeau government is scrapping an unpopular lottery system for immigrants looking to reunite with their parents and grandparents.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2018
• Immigration sponsorship lottery draws nearly 100k applications

  About 95,000 would-be sponsors vied for a chance to bring a parent or grandparent to Canada this winter. Just one in 10 of them were approved.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2017
• Feds to slash wait times for spouse sponsorship for permanent residency

  The length of time it takes for a Canadian to sponsor a spouse or partner for permanent residency is being cut dramatically.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2016