Featured

IRCC Breaks the Record for Express Entry Candidates in 2021

Read Article

Featured

Ontario Introduces Vaccine Passports to Tackle the Fourth Wave

Read Article

Featured

How to Prepare for the Parents and Grandparents Lottery 2021

Read Article

Latest Canadian & United States Immigration News

Canadian Immigration News

COVID-19 Measures for Visitors in Canada Extended Till 2022

The Canadian government recently announced the extension of the Covid-19 related measures introduced to allow international visitors to apply for temporary work permits till February 28, 2022. First introduced on August 24, 2020, this measure allows temporary residents in Canada with a valid Visitor Visa to apply for a closed or employer-specific work permit.

Canadian Immigration News

IRCC Is Holding the Parent and Grandparents Sponsorship Lottery

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program lottery beginning September 20, 2021. The lottery will nominate 30,000 applicants to the program over 2 weeks. Invited applicants will have 60 days to submit their completed application for permanent residence to the IRCC.

Canadian Immigration News

How Will the Result of Election 2021 Affect Canadian Immigration?

The Liberal Party of Canada won its 3rd straight federal election following a 36-day campaign on Monday. The final results are yet to be released as the authorities count over 1 million votes mailed in by the Canadians due to pandemic restrictions. However, it is unlikely that the Liberals will secure a majority in this election.

Canadian Immigration News

Immigrate to Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg is increasingly gaining popularity as another favorite destination for new immigrants to settle in. Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba. Winnipeg is the largest city in the Canadian prairie region. It is commonly referred to as the heart of the continent. According to the Canada 2011 Census, Winnipeg has a population of 730,018.

Canadian Immigration News

Study Reveals That Immigrants Are More Likely to Be Entrepreneurs

A study published by the Journal of World Business found that immigrants are more likely to become entrepreneurs as they are more willing to take risks. According to Peter Vandor, a senior researcher, an economist at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, immigrants have a more entrepreneurial personality as a result of self-selection.

Canadian Immigration News

Driving In Canada: For International Students

Can international students drive in Canada? It is a common question among new international students planning to move to Canada soon. Having the authorization to drive in Canada will make a lot of things easier for international students. Therefore, one should know about the criteria to obtain a driver’s license in Canada.

Canadian Immigration News

How Do Multiple Entry Visitor Visas Work in Canada?

It would be nice to not have to apply for a visa every time for your visit to Canada. Fortunately, there is a way for you to gain access to Canada that will allow you to come here anytime for travel, study, or work.

Canadian Immigration News

How to Return to Canada After Spending More Than 6 Months Abroad

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will mail you a Permanent Resident (PR) card within 6 weeks of your becoming a Canadian permanent resident. A new permanent resident does not need to separately apply for a PR card. However, if you do not receive your PR card within this period, you must inform the IRCC.

Canadian Immigration News

Why Are Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) Important for International Students?

As an international student, there are two steps to coming to Canada. You will need a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) to be eligible to apply for a Study Permit to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Canadian Immigration News

Immigrate to the Yukon Territory

The Yukon is the smallest and westernmost of the 3 territories in Canada. It has the lowest population density in Canada with roughly 36,000 people residing in the territory. The capital of the Yukon is Whitehorse, which is also the only city in the Yukon. Around 75% of the population resides in Whitehorse. The Yukon has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.

Canadian Immigration News

How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship Online

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently launched an online portal to allow Canadian permanent residents to apply for Canadian citizenship online. Now Canadian permanent residents can complete their citizenship application within a few clicks of their mouse.

Canadian Immigration News

Thunder Bay Is Benefiting from the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

The economic development experts in Thunder Bay, Ontario recently gave their endorsement to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). According to Emily Lauzon, the workforce development officer at Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission says that the RNIP has been an integral part of their human resource planning.

Featured

Canadian Immigration News

IRCC Breaks the Record for Express Entry Candidates in 2021

Read Article

Canadian Immigration News

Ontario Introduces Vaccine Passports to Tackle the Fourth Wave

Read Article

Canadian Immigration News

How to Prepare for the Parents and Grandparents Lottery 2021

Read Article

Get The Personalized Help That You Need and Deserve!

Securing personalized legal help is quick and simple. Begin with our one-minute online immigration assessment form or call us toll-free at 1-888-509-1987. Book a personal consultation to speak with an award-winning immigration lawyer either in person, over the telephone, or through a video conference. We're open 6am-9pm PST & EST, 7 days a week and are ready for in person, phone, and video consultations.

Free Assessment Book a Consultation

TO STAY CURRENT WITH THE LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS, SUBSCRIBE TO GET TRENDING IMMIGRATION STORIES WEEKLY.

Canadian Immigration News

Why Are Immigrants Missing Out on Free Settlement Services?

The Canadian government provides settlement and integration services for newcomer immigrants. However, it has been observed that many immigrants miss out on the benefits of these services since they have no idea that such services are available.

Canadian Immigration News

Why Is This the Best Time to Work in Canada for Foreigners?

Now is the best time to find your dream job in Canada. With post-pandemic recovery catching speed, there are thousands of job openings in restaurants, bars, entertainment, and recreational industries. According to a report by Statistics Canada, there were approximately 815,800 job openings in June 2021 as the public health measures were relaxed due to the high vaccination rate.

Canadian Immigration News

New Brunswick Pilot Program for International Graduates

Recently, the New Brunswick government announced the addition of a new immigration pilot program under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Starting April 1, 2022, the New Brunswick International Graduate Stream will offer an immigration pathway for international graduates from 4 designated private career colleges in the province.

Canadian Immigration News

New Measures Come in Effect to Improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Quebec

The Quebec government, the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, and the federal government recently made several agreements to encourage the hiring of temporary foreign workers in the province.

Canadian Immigration News

Working Holiday Visa Holders Eligible for an Extension

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced that certain Working Holiday Visa holders will be given one last chance to travel to Canada. These will be the visa holders whose travel was interrupted due to the pandemic. The Working Holiday Visa is only issued once. However, since the travel and border restrictions prevented these visa holders from traveling to Canada, the IRCC is making an exception.

Canadian Immigration News

When Will Saskatchewan Resume the Entrepreneur Stream?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) recently announced the resumption of their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws through its Entrepreneur Stream. The SINP suspended PNP draws through the Entrepreneur Stream back in March 2020 as the pandemic forced the Canadian immigration system to limit operations.

Canadian Immigration News

IRCC Requests Certain International Travelers to Resubmit Visitor Visa Applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced that certain international travelers who submitted their Visitor Visa applications before September 7 may get asked to resubmit their application. This information was updated on the IRCC’s website.

OVER A DECADE, WE’VE DEMOCRATIZED AND SIMPLIFIED IMMIGRATION. IT’LL TAKE LESS THAN 1 MINUTE TO FILL OUR ONLINE ASSESSMENT AND A TEAM MEMBER WILL FOLLOW UP WITH YOU.
Get Started

Canadian Immigration News

How Is the IRCC Reducing Processing Time for Post-Graduation Work Permit Applicants?

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have reduced the processing times for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) by almost 1/3rd. The figures released by the IRCC show that the PGWP applicants in the last 1 year had to wait for only 6 weeks to get their temporary work permit. The average processing time for a PGWP in the preceding year was at least 17 weeks.

Canadian Immigration News

Canadian Government Allocated $2.1 Million in Funding to the Newcomer Women Pilot

The Government of Canada recently announced its plan to allocate $2.1 million in additional funding for 11 designated programs. These programs are meant to help racialized newcomer women find well-paid employment opportunities.

Canadian Immigration News

Refugees Face Uncertainty As Pandemic Causes Processing Delays

Many refugee claimants are stuck in limbo due to pandemic delays. Situations have occurred such as study permits set to expire within a few weeks and claims for refugee status in Canada have been left unanswered for many months.

Canadian Immigration News

Canada Invests $100 Million to Improve Settlement Services

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced the allocation of $100 million in funding to the improvement of settlement services for new immigrants. This funding will be provided through the Service Delivery Improvement Program (SDI).

Canadian Immigration News

Bringing Afghans to Safety with an Expanded Resettlement Program

The Canadian government recently announced that they will be accepting 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan in the light of the hostile takeover by Taliban forces. Canadian Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino said that their main focus will be on resettling vulnerable groups under threat of prosecution by the Taliban. This includes individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, women leaders, human right activists and reporters.

Canadian Immigration News

What Changed with Canada’s Immigration Agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador?

On August 12, 2021, the Canadian Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino announced that the federal government will be extending the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement for another year till July 31, 2022. This agreement was first signed in 2016. This agreement set out the objectives, roles and responsibilities for federal-provincial cooperation.

Canadian Immigration News

Canada’s PR Admissions Finally Recover to Pre-Covid Levels

The Government of Canada recently revealed data that showed an increase in immigration levels for the second quarter of 2021. While admissions of new immigrants is still relatively weak, the Canadian immigration levels are slowly recovering back to pre-pandemic levels.

Canadian Immigration News

What Are the Top In-Demand Jobs in Saskatchewan Due to COVID-19?

The Canadian government conducted a study to evaluate the effects of the pandemic on the labour market in different provinces. This study highlighted the occupations that increased in demand due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Canadian Immigration News

PR Pathway for International Graduates: Canada Accepts Over 7,300 More Than the Limit

The PR Pathway for International Graduates, launched on May 6, 2021, along with 5 other PR pathways reached its intake limit within 25 hours of being introduced. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC), recently revealed that the department accepted way more applicants than intended. The IRCC received 7,307 additional applications for the PR pathway.

Canadian Immigration News

What Is the Processing Time for Canadian Citizenship Applications?

More often than not, Canadian permanent residents will eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. There are many requirements that one must meet to apply for Canadian citizenship. These include:

Canadian Immigration News

How a Foreigner Can Work As a Nanny in Canada in 2021

Many foreign workers immigrate to Canada as a caregiver or nanny. It has become an increasingly popular option. Unlike a caregiver, who is responsible for helping their employer with daily chores, taking medications, etc, a nanny is usually responsible for providing care to the employer’s children.

Indian International Students Taking Indirect Routes to Travel to Canada

Canadian Immigration News

How Did Canada’s PNP Perform in August 2021?

Canadian Immigration News

How Will the Upcoming Federal Election Change the Canadian Immigration System?

Canadian Immigration News

Quebec Launches 6 New Regional Plans to Improve Settlement Services for Immigrants

Canadian Immigration News

Canadian News

The Latest News From Our Canadian Blog

See More Canadian News

Canadian Immigration News

COVID-19 Measures for Visitors in Canada Extended Till 2022

Canadian Immigration News

IRCC Is Holding the Parent and Grandparents Sponsorship Lottery

Canadian Immigration News

How Will the Result of Election 2021 Affect Canadian Immigration?

Canadian Immigration News

Immigrate to Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canadian Immigration News

Study Reveals That Immigrants Are More Likely to Be Entrepreneurs

Canadian Immigration News

Driving In Canada: For International Students

Canadian Immigration News

How Do Multiple Entry Visitor Visas Work in Canada?

Canadian Immigration News

How to Return to Canada After Spending More Than 6 Months Abroad

Canadian Immigration News

Why Are Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) Important for International Students?

Canadian Immigration News

Immigrate to the Yukon Territory

Canadian Immigration News

How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship Online

Canadian Immigration News

Thunder Bay Is Benefiting from the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

2 3 4 5 6

Overall Planned Canadian Permanent Resident Admissions

2024 Target Admissions:

485,000

2025 Target Admissions:

500,000

2026 Target Admissions:

500,000

Your Source For Everything Immigration

Trusted by thousands, we offer personalized legal services tailored to meet the unique requirements of your immigration goals.

Experience

15+ years

With over 15 years of experience, My Visa Source is dedicated to delivering customized solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our immigration clientele.

Countries Serviced

120+

We have serviced clients from over 120 countries, both in person and virtually from our offices in North America.

Individuals and Businesses Helped

50,000+

We have helped over 50k businesses and individuals navigate immigration law and policy.

Media

Disclaimer: MyVisaSource was developed to provide visitors from all over the world with information about Canadian and US immigration topics. Your access to this website is subject to our Terms of Use. Communications between you and MyVisaSource are protected by our Privacy Policy but not by the attorney-client privilege or as work product. MyVisaSource is affiliated with the law firm of MVS Law PC and My Visa Source Law MDP, which provides legal services on immigration matters. Only licensed immigration professionals can provide advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies.

Planning on entering the United States or Canada this year or in 2025? Avoid potential issues by consulting with a licensed immigration professional. Book a consulation today! Learn More

Latest Canadian & United States Immigration News

Overall Planned Canadian Permanent Resident Admissions

Your Source For Everything Immigration

Media

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE

Planning on entering the United States or Canada this year or in 2025? Avoid potential issues by consulting with a licensed immigration professional. Book a consulation today!