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Up to 60% of this target will be achieved through economic immigration programs, with one-quarter to arrive through the [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/) system.   [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/cheerful-nurse-in-uniform-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/quebec-filling-shortages-with-abroad-nurses) Canadian Immigration News ## [Quebec Looking to Attract More Foreign Nurses to Fill Shortages](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/quebec-filling-shortages-with-abroad-nurses) Quebec is experiencing a shortage of nurses locally and the province is taking the route to hire more foreign nurses as a way to meet the current shortage. As per the information reported by the French-language media- Radio-Canada, the Quebec health network will conduct recruitment sessions in France and Belgium to “attract at least 1,700 nurses and more than 200 orderlies” over the next few months.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/couple-at-the-airport-with-covid-masks-on-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/pnp-applicants-affected-by-covid-19-measures-2021) Canadian Immigration News ## [PNP Applicants Across Canada Affected by Coronavirus Restrictions](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/pnp-applicants-affected-by-covid-19-measures-2021) The Canadian government had to impose travel restrictions and lockdowns in mid-March 2020 to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. Since then the government body of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has tried to keep its operations running at the federal and provincial level [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/colourful-map-of-canada-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/where-immigrants-settled-in-canada-in-2020) Canadian Immigration News ## [Which Provinces Received the Largest Share of Newcomers in 2020?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/where-immigrants-settled-in-canada-in-2020) 2020 saw a drop in [Canadian immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/) due to the travel restrictions and lockdowns imposed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The reports show that the Canadian immigration levels dropped to the lowest level since 1998.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/family-of-four-enjoying-a-joyful-dinner-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-expedite-family-reunion-by-expanding-processing-capacity) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canada to Expand Its Processing Capacity to Expedite Family Reunification](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-expedite-family-reunion-by-expanding-processing-capacity) According to recently released data by the government body of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada welcomed around 24,665 new immigrants in the first month of 2021. This shows that Canada’s intake of new immigrants is slowly recovering to its pre-pandemic level. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/map-of-alberta-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/new-2021-alberta-international-graduate-entrepreneur-immigration-stream-igeis) Canadian Immigration News ## [New 2021 Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream (IGEIS)](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/new-2021-alberta-international-graduate-entrepreneur-immigration-stream-igeis) The [Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/alberta-ainp/) (AINP) recently introduced the [Alberta International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/alberta-ainp/international-graduate-entrepreneur-immigration-stream/) (IGEIS) for international graduates living abroad who want to establish their business in the province. The AINP is responsible for addressing the demands of the local labor market by bringing foreign skilled workers required in the province. International entrepreneurs play an important role in sustaining Alberta’s economy and ensure development by creating employment for local skilled workers.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/two-cheerful-co-workers-working-infront-of-computer-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ontario-pnp-invites-express-entry-candidates-in-10-targeted-occupations) Canadian Immigration News ## [Ontario PNP Targets 10 Occupations for Its Express Entry Draw](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ontario-pnp-invites-express-entry-candidates-in-10-targeted-occupations) On March 2, 2021, Ontario held a [Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/) (PNP) draw to invite 754 applicants from the Express Entry pool. Applicants with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 463 and 467 qualified to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/graduates-holding-their-grad-caps-in-the-air-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/new-2021-alberta-immigration-pathway-for-foreign-graduates) Canadian Immigration News ## [New 2021 Alberta Immigration Pathway for International Graduates](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/new-2021-alberta-immigration-pathway-for-foreign-graduates) Alberta has introduced a new immigration program for international graduates living outside Canada. The [Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/alberta-ainp/) (AINP) launched the [Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/alberta-ainp/foreign-graduate-start-up-visa/) program on January 27, 2021.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/happy-family-with-daughter-on-fathers-shoulders-wife-beside-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-accepting-spousal-or-common-law-sponsorship-applications-out-of-status-foreigners) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canada Accepts Out-Of-Status Foreign Nationals’ Spousal Sponsorship Applications](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-accepting-spousal-or-common-law-sponsorship-applications-out-of-status-foreigners) Travel restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic have brought a lot of challenges to people who are not able to travel to Canada and are consequently stuck where they are. This has been increasingly challenging for spouses or common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who applied for permanent residence through [Spousal Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/). [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/paper-with-immigration-title-on-it-pen-gavel-glasses-near-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/why-should-you-hire-canadian-immigration-lawyer) Canadian Immigration News ## [Why Should You Hire a Canadian Immigration Lawyer?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/why-should-you-hire-canadian-immigration-lawyer) Hiring a reputable and experienced [Canadian immigration lawyer](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/) can mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful application. It’s not mandatory to go about your immigration process, however, there are major benefits to hiring one. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/hand-holding-a-balancing-scale-with-two-empty-sides-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canadas-immigration-system-with-some-historical-context) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canada’s Immigration System: Some Historical Context During Crisis](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canadas-immigration-system-with-some-historical-context) Historically, Canada has faced challenges to its immigration system and plans, and has prevailed in maintaining its significance by navigating difficult challenges. Here is a look at how Canada has managed its immigration historically through difficult times and crises. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-line-separator-at-the-airport-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-extends-travel-restrictions-for-us-travellers) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canada Extends Travel Restrictions for US Travellers](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-extends-travel-restrictions-for-us-travellers) Canada extended travel restrictions for US travelers until March 21, 2021, and till April 21, 2021, for travelers from the rest of the world.  Featured [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/video-game-developers-working-over-laptops-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/work-permit-options-in-canadian-video-game-industry) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canadian Work Permits for Foreign Nationals in the Video Game Industry](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/work-permit-options-in-canadian-video-game-industry) [Read Article](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/work-permit-options-in-canadian-video-game-industry) [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/travel-luggage-with-canadian-flag-in-a-glass-bottle-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/approved-permanent-residents-still-not-allowed-to-travel-to-canada) Canadian Immigration News ## [Not Allowed to Travel to Canada Affecting Permanent Residents](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/approved-permanent-residents-still-not-allowed-to-travel-to-canada) [Read Article](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/approved-permanent-residents-still-not-allowed-to-travel-to-canada) [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/a-picture-of-a-small-town-from-high-in-the-air-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/smaller-cities-attracting-more-immigrants) Canadian Immigration News ## [Why Are Smaller Regions and Cities Attracting More Immigrants Compared to Urban Areas?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/smaller-cities-attracting-more-immigrants) [Read Article](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/smaller-cities-attracting-more-immigrants) Get The Personalized Help That You Need and Deserve! 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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has opened the [Skilled Worker with Employer Support](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/new-brunswick-nbpnp/skilled-workers-with-employer-support/) (NBPNP) for [Post-Graduation Work Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/post-graduate/) (PGWP) holders working in occupations classified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level D. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/5-graduates-holding-their-diplomas-all-in-graduation-clothes-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/bcpnp-loosens-rules-international-graduates-to-immigrate) Canadian Immigration News ## [BC PNP Loosens Rules for International Graduates to Immigrate](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/bcpnp-loosens-rules-international-graduates-to-immigrate) British Columbia has altered the requirements for international student immigration categories because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, international students only need to complete 50% of their study programs from within Canada to be eligible for the [British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/provincial-nominee-program/british-columbia-bcpnp/) (BC PNP). [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/female-student-studying-in-the-library-with-laptop-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/foreign-students-can-study-online-100-percent-and-get-pgwp) Canadian Immigration News ## [International Students Can Study Online 100% and Get PGWP](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/foreign-students-can-study-online-100-percent-and-get-pgwp) Canada has announced that international students who complete 100% of their study program online will be eligible to apply for a [Post-Graduation Work Permit](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/post-graduate/) (PGWP) after completing their studies.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/work-permit-application-with-a-pen-over-the-paperwork-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ircc-introduces-new-open-work-permit-policy-for-foreign-students) Canadian Immigration News ## [IRCC Introduces New Open Work Permit Policy for International Students](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ircc-introduces-new-open-work-permit-policy-for-foreign-students) The government body of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new policy to help international students impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new policy involved allowing international graduates to renew their [Post-Graduation Work Permits](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/temporary-residence/open-work-permits/post-graduate/) if they have expired or are about to expire.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/application-for-canadian-permanent-resident-card-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/184000-new-immigrants-were-welcomed-by-canada-2020) Canadian Immigration News ## [184,370 New Immigrants Were Welcomed by Canada in 2020](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/184000-new-immigrants-were-welcomed-by-canada-2020) Canada welcomed 184,370 new immigrants in 2020, according to the new Canadian government data. The decline in immigrants was largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is being termed as the lowest immigration level to Canada, since the year 1998 when only 174,000 new immigrants were accepted.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/man-thinking-about-his-choices-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/choosing-between-permanent-residency-citizenship-canada) Canadian Immigration News ## [Choosing Between Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/choosing-between-permanent-residency-citizenship-canada) Foreign nationals [immigrating to Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/) view permanent residence as a final goal in their immigration process. However, many confuse [permanent residency](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/) with [Canadian citizenship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/citizenship/).  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/quebec-flag-my-visa-source-50kb-1.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/getting-validated-job-offer-quebec) Canadian Immigration News ## [Getting a Validated Job Offer in Quebec](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/getting-validated-job-offer-quebec) Quebec is a beautiful place to settle down and raise a family. For foreign nationals who want to work and live in Quebec, a validated job offer should be the top priority on the path to obtaining [permanent residency](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/). 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](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment) [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/red-stop-sign-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-tell-canadian-job-offer-real) Canadian Immigration News ## [How to Tell if a Canadian Job Offer is Real](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-tell-canadian-job-offer-real) People from all over the world come to Canada with job aspirations. Canada is the land of opportunity with a thriving economy and growing job opportunities for foreign nationals.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/hand-drawn-graph-of-crs-score-rising-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ways-improve-your-crs-score) Canadian Immigration News ## [Ways to Improve Your CRS Score](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/ways-improve-your-crs-score) Launched in 2015, the federal [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/) system is used to manage applications for the 3 Federal Economic Immigration Programs. [Canadian immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/) authorities use the Express Entry system to nominate applicants for permanent residence based on their skills and labor market needs.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/cartoon-drawing-of-a-happy-family-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/top-source-countries-canadian-family-sponsorship) Canadian Immigration News ## [Top Source Countries for Canadian Family Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/top-source-countries-canadian-family-sponsorship) [Family sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/family-sponsorship/) is one of the most popular ways to gain permanent residency in Canada. Family Class Sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their immediate family members. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/map-of-canada-with-prairie-provinces-in-green-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigrate-canadian-prairie-provinces) Canadian Immigration News ## [Immigrate to the Canadian Prairie Provinces](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigrate-canadian-prairie-provinces) The Prairie Provinces are located in western to central Canada. The Prairie Provinces include Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, from the west to east. They have mountain ranges closer to the west coast through British Columbia and Alberta and are famous for their vast grasslands, perfect for agricultural purposes from Alberta, through to Manitoba. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/map-of-atlantic-provinces-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigrate-canadian-atlantic-provinces) Canadian Immigration News ## [Immigrate to the Canadian Atlantic Provinces](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigrate-canadian-atlantic-provinces) The Atlantic Provinces of Canada are the easternmost provinces located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It includes 4 provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/airplane-over-canadian-flag-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canadian-immigration-2021) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canadian Immigration for 2021](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canadian-immigration-2021) Do you want to [immigrate to Canada](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/), but are unsure of the immigration placement after 2020?  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/skilled-tradesman-welder-working-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/practising-your-skilled-trades-alberta) Canadian Immigration News ## [Practising Your Skilled Trades in Alberta](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/practising-your-skilled-trades-alberta) As a foreign skilled tradesperson in Canada, you will be required to attain all the necessary licenses and certifications to practice your profession in a particular province. The certification standards of a tradesperson differ based on the province they plan on working in.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/business-man-thinking-with-laptop-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigration-options-foreign-entrepreneurs-investors) Canadian Immigration News ## [Immigration Options for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Investors](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/immigration-options-foreign-entrepreneurs-investors) International entrepreneurs and investors interested in [immigrating to Canada ](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/)have several options to choose from. Almost every province in Canada offers specific immigration streams for international entrepreneurs interested in establishing or acquiring a business in the province.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/toronto-city-skyline-at-night-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-immigrate-toronto-ontario) Canadian Immigration News ## [How to Immigrate to Toronto, Ontario?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-immigrate-toronto-ontario) Toronto is the top destination for immigrants coming to Canada due to its multicultural and diverse community. Almost 47% of the city’s population is made up of immigrants.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/vancouver-city-skyline-at-night-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-immigrate-vancouver-british-columbia) Canadian Immigration News ## [How to Immigrate to Vancouver, British Columbia?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/how-immigrate-vancouver-british-columbia) Vancouver is among the top choices for foreign nationals wishing to [immigrate to Canada.](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/) It is a wonderful place to live in with a population of 603,502 according to the Canada 2011 Census. It is the 8th largest metropolitan municipality in Canada.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/cartoon-of-man-given-a-paper-with-rejected-on-it-my-visa-source-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/what-if-your-canadian-study-permit-refused-2021) Canadian Immigration News ## [What If Your Canadian Study Permit is Refused in 2021?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/what-if-your-canadian-study-permit-refused-2021) If you aspire to study in a Canadian university, then you will need to apply for a study permit. The first step of coming to Canada for the study is being accepted in a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada. 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Up to 60% of this target will be achieved through economic immigration programs, with one-quarter to arrive through the [Express Entry](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/express-entry/) system.   [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/cheerful-nurse-in-uniform-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/quebec-filling-shortages-with-abroad-nurses) Canadian Immigration News ## [Quebec Looking to Attract More Foreign Nurses to Fill Shortages](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/quebec-filling-shortages-with-abroad-nurses) Quebec is experiencing a shortage of nurses locally and the province is taking the route to hire more foreign nurses as a way to meet the current shortage. As per the information reported by the French-language media- Radio-Canada, the Quebec health network will conduct recruitment sessions in France and Belgium to “attract at least 1,700 nurses and more than 200 orderlies” over the next few months.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/couple-at-the-airport-with-covid-masks-on-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/pnp-applicants-affected-by-covid-19-measures-2021) Canadian Immigration News ## [PNP Applicants Across Canada Affected by Coronavirus Restrictions](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/pnp-applicants-affected-by-covid-19-measures-2021) The Canadian government had to impose travel restrictions and lockdowns in mid-March 2020 to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. Since then the government body of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has tried to keep its operations running at the federal and provincial level [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/colourful-map-of-canada-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/where-immigrants-settled-in-canada-in-2020) Canadian Immigration News ## [Which Provinces Received the Largest Share of Newcomers in 2020?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/where-immigrants-settled-in-canada-in-2020) 2020 saw a drop in [Canadian immigration](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/) due to the travel restrictions and lockdowns imposed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The reports show that the Canadian immigration levels dropped to the lowest level since 1998.  [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/family-of-four-enjoying-a-joyful-dinner-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-expedite-family-reunion-by-expanding-processing-capacity) Canadian Immigration News ## [Canada to Expand Its Processing Capacity to Expedite Family Reunification](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/canada-expedite-family-reunion-by-expanding-processing-capacity) According to recently released data by the government body of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada welcomed around 24,665 new immigrants in the first month of 2021. This shows that Canada’s intake of new immigrants is slowly recovering to its pre-pandemic level. 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This has been increasingly challenging for spouses or common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who applied for permanent residence through [Spousal Sponsorship](https://www.myvisasource.com/canadian-immigration/permanent-residence/spousal-sponsorship/). [![](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/50kb/paper-with-immigration-title-on-it-pen-gavel-glasses-near-50kb.jpg) ](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/why-should-you-hire-canadian-immigration-lawyer) Canadian Immigration News ## [Why Should You Hire a Canadian Immigration Lawyer?](https://www.myvisasource.com/blog/why-should-you-hire-canadian-immigration-lawyer) Hiring a reputable and experienced [Canadian immigration lawyer](https://www.myvisasource.com/vancouver-office/) can mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful application. It’s not mandatory to go about your immigration process, however, there are major benefits to hiring one. 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