Category: Family Sponsorship

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has officially reopened the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP) for 2020, reaffirming its commitment to keeping families together. Canadian citizens and permanent residents now have until November 3, 2020, to submit an online interest to sponsor their parents and grandparents and help […]

Maple News reports that Canadian citizens and permanent residents have until Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 12:00 PM EST to submit their interest in sponsoring their parents or grandparents through the federal Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The PGP is a family reunification initiative offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidelines clarifying how dual intent affects spousal and common-law sponsorship applicants who are also applying for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). The concept of dual intent allows foreign nationals to legally apply for both temporary and permanent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue using a randomized lottery system to select sponsors for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2021. The process follows the same model used during the 2020 intake period, aiming to ensure fairness and manage high demand. According […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration has launched a comprehensive review of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected immigrants and the Canadian immigration system. The study, which will be held across eight sessions, is currently hearing testimonies from separated families, stranded permanent residents, and other […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly increased the processing of spousal sponsorship applications, addressing delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the global health crisis, Canada’s annual immigration target under the Spouses, Partners, and Children category stood at approximately 70,000 newcomers. According to Canada’s […]

Maple News reports that despite a year defined by unprecedented global disruption, Canada’s immigration system has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability throughout 2020. While the coronavirus pandemic forced many countries to tighten borders and pause migration, Canada not only upheld its commitment to immigration, but also introduced key policy changes […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has postponed the selection process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2020 edition until early 2021. Originally scheduled to take place by the end of 2020, the lottery has been pushed back due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical […]

Maple News reports that while family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents enjoy certain travel exemptions, the rules are more complex for those connected to temporary foreign workers (TFWs). However, under specific criteria, family reunification is possible—even amid ongoing travel restrictions. For clarification, “family members” include spouses, common-law partners, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially begun issuing invitations for the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially scheduled for late 2020, the invitation round was postponed as IRCC adapted its processes during the global crisis. Individuals selected […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially conducted the long-awaited 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery, marking the next phase in family reunification efforts for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Initially scheduled for late 2020, the lottery experienced delays due to disruptions caused by […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially begun issuing invitations for the 2020 intake of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This follows the expression-of-interest submissions collected between October 13 and November 3, 2020. In response to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC is […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals with loved ones in Canada may still be eligible to enter the country, despite ongoing travel restrictions introduced due to COVID-19. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented several exemptions to reunite families while maintaining public health protocols. For those with immediate family […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a new permanent residence (PR) pathway for certain family members of victims of two major air disasters with ties to Canada. The public policy, announced by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino on May 12, is designed to support the grieving families of those lost […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s spousal sponsorship program, part of its broader family reunification strategy, remains a vital pathway for Canadians to bring their loved ones into the country as permanent residents. Each year, Canada aims to welcome around 80,000 newcomers under the Spouses, Partners, and Children immigration category, the […]

Maple News reports a growing number of permanent residence applicants in Canada face heartbreaking delays due to a quiet administrative hurdle: immigration files are being paused if the applicant has dependents currently living outside the country. Arsheveer Kaur, a resident of British Columbia, has been separated from her husband, Jugraj […]