Since 2017, the Express Entry system grants additional rewards to candidates who have relatives in Canada. But did you realize that different family members may also help you in your Canadian immigration process? Read this blog to know about the immigration programs that grant additional advantages to candidates who have family members in Canada. Read More
As of October 24, 2017, the age definition of dependent children on Canadian immigration applications is raised to include dependents under the age of 22.
As a result, a principal applicant on an immigration application who wishes to include a dependent child may do so if the child is below 22 years of age and is unmarried or not in a common-law relationship.
The latest Express Entry draw, which took place on November 8, invited a total of 2,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 458. Read More
The Government of Canada has extended a pilot program that enables foreign nationals living in Canada who have applied to immigrate as a spouse or common-law partner of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to work while they are waiting for the application to be processed. The Open Work Permit Pilot Program, which was originally set to expire on December 22, 2016, has been extended until December 21, 2017.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the application process for the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) for the 2017 application cycle. From January 2017, individuals who wish to sponsor their parent(s) or grandparent(s) for Canadian permanent residence status will first be required to complete an online form indicating their interest in the program to IRCC.