NEWS
Family reunification measures introduced to help address labor shortages
31 May 23
CANADA
IMPACT — MEDIUM
The Canadian government has introduced new immigration measures to promote family reunification and address labor shortages.
Key Points:
- Canadian authorities will now process most temporary resident visas within 30 days of receiving them.
- Spouses, partners and dependents are now able to apply for an open work permit as soon as they submit a complete permanent residence application under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class or other family class programs.
- Spouses and other open work permit holders, whose open work permits expire between Aug. 1 and the end of 2023, will be able to extend their work permits for an additional 18 months.
Additional Information: Open work permits extensions will be offered to permanent residence applicants awaiting a decision on their permanent residence application and their spouses; family class-sponsored spouses with valid temporary resident status and their dependent children; spouses and common-law partners of most work permit holders and their dependent children; and spouses and common-law partners of study permit holders.
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Lowest minimum score to date accepted in Express...
CANADA 21 Sep 15
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Canada no longer accepting police clearances from FBI...
CANADA 2 Sep 15
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Increased delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 15
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Extension applicants face significant delays
CANADA 24 Aug 15
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CIC issues mid-year report on Express Entry
CANADA 6 Aug 15
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Canada expands China Transit Program
CANADA, CHINA 3 Aug 15
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Minimum score in Express Entry draws hits new...
CANADA 24 Jul 15
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Government proposes new penalties for work permit violations
CANADA 16 Jul 15
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Electronic Travel Authorization program to begin accepting applications
CANADA 8 Jul 15
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Canada announces plans to expand biometrics program
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Ontario introduces 2 new Express Entry streams
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Emergency repair personnel category expanded for LMIA-exempt work...
CANADA 22 May 15
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Additional provisions implemented for LMIA-based work permits
CANADA 28 Apr 15
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Canada to require electronic authorization for most visa-exempt...
CANADA 23 Apr 15
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Minimum points in Express Entry draws continue to...
CANADA 6 Apr 15
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For first time, workers without LMIA-based job offer...
CANADA 23 Mar 15
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China begins issuing 10-year visas to Canadian travelers
CANADA, CHINA 12 Mar 15
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Express Entry results show decrease in points needed...
CANADA 6 Mar 15
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Soon-to-expire 4-year limit on LMIA-based work permits will...
CANADA 3 Mar 15
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New compliance rules to take effect for employers
CANADA 10 Feb 15
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Some permanent residence applicants forced to re-file applications
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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779 invited to apply for permanent residence in...
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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Application period opens for new investor visa program
CANADA 28 Jan 15
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Parent and grandparent program closes after reaching cap
CANADA 27 Jan 15
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New investor visa program to be launched this...
CANADA 20 Jan 15
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Express Entry launched; draw scheduled for later this...
CANADA 2 Jan 15
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Spouses may work sooner while awaiting permanent residency
CANADA 29 Dec 14
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Canada reopens application period for parent, grandparent sponsorship...
CANADA 24 Dec 14
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Express Entry program for skilled foreign workers to...
CANADA 2 Dec 14
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US, Canada offer temporary status to nationals of...
CANADA, UNITED STATES 1 Dec 14
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Penalty for misrepresentation increases
CANADA 1 Dec 14
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Canada planning to accept wave of new permanent...
CANADA 4 Nov 14
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Canada halts visas in unprecedented Ebola travel policy
CANADA 3 Nov 14
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New wage formula set for labor market applications
CANADA 3 Oct 14
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Employment minister: Temporary Foreign Worker Program applications down...
CANADA 24 Sep 14
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Work permit extensions may be filed during pendent...
CANADA 19 Sep 14
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New LMIA rules affect timing of work permit...
CANADA 28 Aug 14
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Border delays expected during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 27 Aug 14
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Changes will impact high-skilled temporary foreign workers, intra-company...
CANADA 23 Jun 14
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New rule lowers age of ‘dependent children’ for...
CANADA 18 Jun 14
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Employers hiring foreign grads no longer exempt from...
CANADA 13 Jun 14
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Intra-company transferees must meet stricter criteria
CANADA 10 Jun 14
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CAN+ program fast-tracks visas for Mexican nationals
CANADA 13 May 14
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Changes to 3 permanent residence programs for skilled/trade...
CANADA 25 Apr 14
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Canada Experience Class filling quickly, could reach quota...
CANADA 18 Apr 14
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Work permit applicants face long delays at consulate...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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‘Show us your papers’ provision appears on new...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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Visitors will automatically be considered for multiple-entry visas
CANADA 6 Feb 14
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Foreign residents can sponsor parents, with limits
CANADA 3 Jan 14
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Companies face stricter labor market opinion rules
CANADA 3 Jan 14
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New Cap of 12,000 Applied to Canadian Experience...
CANADA 8 Nov 13
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Free Trade Agreement Signed With Europe
CANADA 17 Oct 13
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Foreign Service Officer Strike Ends
CANADA 27 Sep 13
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New Government Regulations and a Fee Now Applied...
CANADA 31 Jul 13
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Diplomats Expand Strike to Include 15 Busiest Consulates
CANADA 29 Jul 13