In 2019, as in previous years, the Interest to Sponsor form will be available online, at the beginning of the year, so eligible potential sponsors can let IRCC know they wish to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. However, instead of randomly selecting the sponsors to apply, we will invite them to […]

On July 31st, 2018, we started inviting a second round of potential sponsors to submit a complete application. The selected confirmation numbers are available below.  Read More

Documents you need for your application. You must include these documents with your application: a copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution, a copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document, proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000, proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first […]

To support the growth in study permit applications, IRCC today announces the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will […]

As of July 31,  Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada are planning to extend the biometrics requirement to citizens of additional countries.  Applicants may need to provide biometrics to apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit or permanent residence. Read More  

“Ottawa, February 14, 2018 – Family reunification is a key immigration priority for the Government of Canada, and we continue to improve our processes and procedures to help families reunite in Canada more quickly and easily.” … Read More

Ottawa, April 24, 2018 – International students in Canadian cities including Ottawa and London have recently reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be employees of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The caller tells the student that to avoid deportation, they must send prepaid credit and gift cards, money wires or e-transfers as payment […]

Express Entry is a dynamic application management system that changes each day as people enter and exit the pool. This report is a snapshot of the Express Entry system for the initial six months of implementation. It is based on a data extract as of July 6, 2015 and it represents only one moment in […]