Category: Family Sponsorship

Maple News reports that Canada continues to offer a range of immigration pathways tailored for couples, whether they are married, in a common-law partnership, or in a committed conjugal relationship. Two of the most common and effective routes include Spousal Sponsorship and Express Entry. One of the most widely used […]

Maple News reports that spouses and partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents can now apply for an open work permit while their spousal sponsorship application for permanent residence is being processed. This measure allows them to work for nearly any employer in Canada, helping families stay together and support […]

Maple News reports that individuals born outside of Canada may still be eligible for Canadian citizenship—if one of their parents was a Canadian citizen at the time of their birth. Under Canadian law, citizenship can automatically pass to the first generation born abroad. This means that if your parent was […]

Maple News reports that an increasing number of Canadians support prioritizing family reunification in the country’s immigration policies, especially in the wake of COVID-19 disruptions. According to a recent national survey conducted by the Association of Canadian Studies, 36% of respondents believe family members of Canadian residents should be given […]

Maple News reports that Canadians see family reunification as the top immigration priority in 2020, ahead of economic and refugee immigration. According to a national survey conducted by the Association of Canadian Studies, approximately 36% of Canadians believe that family members of current residents should be given immigration priority — […]

Maple News reports that Canadians across the country rallied over the weekend to demand faster processing of spousal and family sponsorship immigration applications. The demonstrations, held in several major cities on Saturday, September 19, were organized by Spousal Sponsorship Advocates—a group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to push for reform […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major initiative to expedite the processing of spousal sponsorship applications. Beginning in October 2020 and continuing through December, IRCC is targeting the completion of 6,000 spousal applications each month, aiming to finalize approximately 49,000 cases by the […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to fast-track the processing of 18,000 spousal sponsorship applications by the end of this year—part of an ongoing effort to prioritize family reunification within Canada’s immigration system. Canada continues to uphold family reunification as a vital pillar […]

Maple News reports that starting October 8, Canada is easing certain travel restrictions to allow entry for extended family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, as well as individuals travelling for compassionate reasons. These revised rules enable extended family to reunite with their loved ones in Canada without needing […]

Maple News reports that Canada is reopening its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) on October 13, allowing eligible citizens and permanent residents to express interest in sponsoring their parents or grandparents for immigration. The intake window will be open from 12:00 p.m. EDT on October 13 to 12:00 p.m. EST […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to ease income requirements for family-class immigration sponsors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The intention behind this policy is to protect family reunification opportunities for Canadians who experienced financial hardship during the 2020 tax year. Under […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially announced the launch of the 2020 intake process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), offering Canadian citizens and permanent residents a renewed opportunity to bring close family members to Canada. The PGP allows eligible sponsors to apply […]

Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled detailed guidelines outlining who qualifies as ‘extended family’ under the current travel exemption policy, effective from October 8. This update enables more families to reunite amid pandemic-related travel restrictions, provided certain conditions are met. Extended family members are now allowed to enter Canada […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to reunite with their parents and grandparents through immigration must meet a specific set of eligibility criteria under the 2020 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP). The program’s application intake period runs from October 13 to November 3, 2020, and involves […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s long-awaited Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is now officially open for 2020. As of October 13th, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can submit an expression of interest to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency. The application intake window is open for three weeks […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents once again have the opportunity to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The 2020 PGP intake period officially opened on October 13 and will close on November 3. This annual […]