Tag: canada
Spousal Open Work Permit Policy in Canada
The Canadian Government considers family reunification a core immigration priority. Consequently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established the spousal open work permit pilot on December 22, 2014. The pilot was set to expire on July 31, 2020. Today, IRCC released its program delivery update. The notice followed on July 30, 2020. The Immigration Department extended the open…
Spousal Sponsorship in Canada – Coronavirus
Intake of Spousal Sponsorship Applications During the coronavirus pandemic Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to accept applications for spousal sponsorship and permanent residence but processing may be delayed. “Offices in the Centralized and Domestic Networks will continue to process permanent residence applications where the principal applicant is in Canada and has overseas dependants, taking into account the…
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) started recently to implement new procedures to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada. As part of the enhanced screening measures at air, land and marine port of entries (POE), CBSA officers give masks to ill voyagers and escort them through the POE. The individuals have…