IRCC has postponed the reopening of this program until further notice; therefore, the submission of expression of interest to sponsor a parent or grandparent will not be possible on January 1, 2020. Read More

Starting December 3, 2019, you need to give your fingerprints and photo if you’re applying from within Canada for a study permit and extensions, work permit and extensions, or extending your status as a visitor. You will be able to give your biometrics at a designated Service Canada location. Read more

These programs open for applications on June 18, 2019, replacing the expiring Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots. These new pilot programs will help caregivers who come to this country make it their permanent home. Applicants will now only receive a work permit if they have a job offer […]

Open work permits for migrants in abusive job situations “Starting June 4, 2019, migrant workers who have an employer-specific work permit and are in an abusive job situation in Canada will be able to apply for an open work permit.” Open work permits for newcomers experiencing family violence… “Starting July 26, 2019, newcomers experiencing family […]

” The study permit application instructions have been updated to provide clarification. The updates are as follows: The “Where applicants apply” section The “Applying from overseas” Read More

“Caregivers will soon have access to 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace expiring and ineffective pilot programs. The new pilots will allow caregivers to come to Canada together with their family and provide a pathway to permanent residence. Under the new pilots, applicants will be assessed for permanent residence criteria before they […]

“A three-month public policy will provide a one-time, short term dedicated pathway to permanent residence for some of the in-home temporary foreign worker caregivers who came to Canada expecting to obtain permanent residence, but who do not qualify under existing caregiver pathways. This one-time, short-term pathway will help mitigate the unique vulnerabilities that in-Canada temporary […]

“The program delivery instructions have been updated to include a series of facilitative measures, such as the removal of the requirement to hold a valid study permit when applying for a post-graduation work permit the extension of the deadline to apply from 90 days to 6 months This allows students to have more time to […]

Get ready to submit your 2019 interest to sponsor form The first step to sponsor your parents or grandparents is filling out the interest to sponsor form. The interest to sponsor form will be available at noon EST on January 28, 2019.  Read More

The launch of the 2019 PGP Program will include a new and improved intake process. The Government of Canada has listened to and addressed concerns from clients and stakeholders about the previous intake process, and has taken steps to provide a first-in-first-served approach for 2019. This approach will further enhance the client experience by keeping […]