Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the employment landscape for immigrants in Canada was steadily improving. A comprehensive Statistics Canada study covering the years 2000 to 2019 revealed narrowing employment gaps between immigrants and Canadian-born workers across several indicators. The analysis tracked employment rates and weekly wages […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published the official application guide for six new permanent residency (PR) pathways targeted at essential workers and international graduates. These limited-time streams will open for applications on May 6 at 12 p.m. EST and will close on November 5, […]

Maple News reports that Canada is opening six new pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents currently living in the country. Starting May 6 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications under these specially created immigration streams. These streams are designed […]

Maple News reports that Canada has officially launched six new immigration programs offering permanent residency (PR) to over 90,000 temporary residents working and studying in the country. These streams opened on May 6 at 12:00 p.m. EST, creating a new path to PR for essential frontline workers, international graduates, and […]

Maple News reports that Marco Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, recently delivered a keynote speech titled “Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System,” highlighting the country’s forward-looking plans to upgrade its immigration infrastructure. Speaking virtually at the Canadian Club of Ottawa on May 12, Mendicino emphasized that immigration remains vital to Canada’s identity […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s newly launched immigration pathway for English-speaking international graduates has reached its cap of 40,000 applications just one day after opening. The stream, which was part of a broader effort by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to grant permanent residence to temporary residents already in […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino, has signaled a potential increase to the cap on a new temporary-to-permanent residency program, launched to support the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. This follows an overwhelming response from applicants, just days after the program’s official launch. “I’m open to discussion on […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration has released a detailed report outlining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country’s immigration system. Titled “Immigration in the Time of COVID-19: Issues and Challenges,” the study offers a comprehensive review across economic, […]

Maple News reports that two key factors will shape the direction of Canadian immigration policy for the remainder of 2021: the country’s progress in controlling COVID-19 and the potential for a federal election later in the year. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly influenced Canadian immigration decisions since March 2020. Immigration, […]

Maple News reports that the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically disrupted Canada’s immigration system in 2020, causing admissions to stall and prompting a shift in policy priorities. According to a newly released study by the Conference Board of Canada, the country saw a 56% drop in permanent resident admissions between March and […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on all direct commercial and passenger flights from India and Pakistan for another 30 days, now in effect until June 21, 2021. This move comes as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, particularly the B.1.617 strain […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released detailed program guidelines for the six new permanent residence (PR) pathways launched earlier this month. The update, published on May 26, clarifies key eligibility requirements for applicants under these limited-time immigration streams. Originally announced on May 6, the […]

Maple News reports the passing of David Cohen, one of Canada’s most influential immigration lawyers and digital pioneers, who died on May 14, 2021, at his home in Montreal, surrounded by his family. At the age of 74, Cohen succumbed to cancer after overcoming the disease multiple times. His legacy […]

As Canada and the U.S. gradually reopen their borders following widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, many individuals are once again planning trips—both short and permanent—to the Great White North. However, Maple News reports that prospective travelers should be aware of the rules around criminal inadmissibility, as a past criminal record could prevent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has pledged to enhance transparency and communication with immigration applicants, following a critical investigation by Canada’s Information Commissioner. The move comes in response to a dramatic increase in Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests. These requests—often used by applicants […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal advisory panel on COVID-19 is calling for an end to the mandatory hotel quarantine for air travelers. The panel, comprised of scientific and public health experts, argues that the policy—introduced in February 2021—is costly, inconsistently aligned with the actual incubation period of the virus, […]