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Introduction Every year in Canada, families wishing to bring their parents and grandparents into the country under Canada immigration laws are looking to sponsor these family members so they can be accepted into the country. The Canadian government is currently aiming to improve the application intake system for parents and grandparents to endorse a greater number of applications in this…

Travelling to Canada with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) offers a more streamlined process than obtaining a visa, yet it's crucial to be aware of the specific rules and restrictions associated with this travel document. Being informed about what you can and cannot do with an eTA is key to maintaining its validity and ensuring a trouble-free stay in Canada.

Introduction Every year, World Refugee Day takes place on June 20 and this gives the Canadian government and citizens the opportunity to reflect on the world refugee crisis and the Canada immigration situation. Canada offers significant help to displaced and persecuted individuals who are in need of protection, housing and employment. The country has a well-established tradition of success…

Introduction The ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Task Force on Irregular Migration has recently taken place to discuss Canada Immigration and new ways to collaborate and tackle Canada immigration developments. Marc Garneau, the Chair of the Task Force, told the meeting's members that continued collaboration at national and provincial level was vitally…

Introduction A further meeting of the Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force addressing Irregular Migration has recently taken place. The purpose was to assess progress and underline the challenging events being tackled in dealing with irregular migration. Key stakeholders are pulling out all the stops Marc Garneau, chairing the task force and himself…

Introduction While the United States is cracking down on illegal immigration and President Trump is taking a hard stance against anyone trying to cross the border without due authorization, the Canadian government harbors fears that this could have an impact on Canada immigration. Their concern is that illegal immigrants living in the U.S. could try to cross the border into Canada looking…

A step forward for Ontario in the Provincial Nominee Program For the forthcoming year if 2018, Ontario has announced an increase in the Provincial Nominee Program allocation. Numbers are set at 6,600 for immigrants who will now be nominated as part of the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. This figure, granted by the Canadian Government, is up on the 2017 allocation by 600. Invitations…

Introduction In Canada, the Family Class immigration program allows the country's citizens, and those who are permanently living in Canada, to sponsor their parents or grandparents to enter the country. This is part of the Parent and Grandparent Program, which will open again on January 2, 2018. This Canada immigration program is accepting submissions up to February 1, 2018. Aiming…

Introduction Canada has announced that Romanian and Bulgarian visa requirements have been lifted, with effect from December 1, 2017. The announcement coincided with Romania’s National Day and is the outcome of intensive diplomatic and political efforts and negotiating between Canada, the EU, Romania, and Bulgaria. The requirement for an ETA Romanians flying to Canada…

In a bold move to address Canada immigration levels, during the course of the next three years, Canada will welcome around one million immigrants. This is the plan according to a new government strategy, which represents perhaps the most ambitious immigration plan in recent times. Annual Canada immigration levels from now to 2020 The plan states that,…