Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that Canada will begin the first phase of its border reopening plan on July 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EDT, with significant changes for fully vaccinated travellers who meet current entry exemptions. Eligible travellers, including newly approved permanent residents, will no longer be required to undergo a […]

Maple News reports that, as of June 21, 2021, individuals holding a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) are now permitted to travel to Canada and complete their immigration process. This long-anticipated policy shift comes after over a year of stringent COVID-19 travel restrictions that left thousands unable to enter […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has extended its international travel and U.S. land border restrictions until at least July 21, surprising many observers who expected a gradual reopening this summer. The announcement comes despite Canada’s strong progress in controlling COVID-19 and its rapid vaccination rollout. One significant update […]

Maple News reports that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has indicated the country may soon ease more of its travel restrictions, citing accelerated vaccination efforts as a key factor. Speaking at a press conference on June 22, Trudeau stated that the timeline for reopening was rapidly approaching, saying, ‘We’re talking […]

Maple News reports that as of June 21, 2021, Canada has reopened its borders to individuals holding a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). After over a year of pandemic-related delays, approximately 23,000 COPR holders who completed all steps of the immigration process can now enter Canada and officially become […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) sustained a consistent level of activity throughout June 2021, continuing to play a pivotal role in the country’s immigration strategy. These programs remain a vital avenue for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. With the exception of Quebec and […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new instructions to assist individuals holding expired Confirmations of Permanent Residence (COPRs) in renewing their documents and proceeding with their immigration journeys to Canada. A COPR is a key document issued to individuals who have been approved to […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a temporary policy exempting certain foreign nationals already residing in the country from completing a new immigration medical exam as part of their permanent residency application. The change is designed to streamline processing and help meet Canada’s ambitious immigration targets for 2021. According […]

Maple News reports that individuals applying for immigration to Canada must ensure that all their official documents are provided in either English or French—the country’s two official languages. If any original documents are in another language, applicants are required to submit certified translations as part of their application to Immigration, […]

Maple News reports that Canada has implemented its relaxed border measures for fully vaccinated travellers nearly 24 hours ahead of its original schedule. As of July 5 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, eligible travellers who are fully vaccinated no longer need to quarantine for 14 days or stay in a […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s population saw its strongest quarterly growth since the pandemic began, thanks to a surge in immigration and the return of international students during the first quarter of 2021. According to data assessed by Maple News, immigration pushed Canada’s population up by 82,000 people in Q1 […]

Maple News reports that Canada welcomed only 17,100 new permanent residents in May 2021, marking the fourth consecutive month of declining immigration numbers. These figures were released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and underscore the ongoing challenges facing Canada’s ambitious immigration goals. Canada began 2021 with strong momentum, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s temporary immigration program for English-speaking essential workers in non-healthcare jobs has officially reached its intake cap, closing on July 16 after accepting 30,000 applicants. This stream, part of a broader initiative to transition temporary residents to permanent status, is the second of six pathways to […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on direct flights from India until August 21, 2021, as public health authorities continue monitoring the international spread of COVID-19 variants. The ban, first imposed on April 22 alongside Pakistan, suspended all passenger and commercial flights from the two countries due […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on direct commercial flights from India until at least August 21. The decision, announced earlier this week, comes as the country continues to gradually loosen international travel restrictions for other regions. The flight suspension, first put in place on April 22, […]

Maple News reports that Canada is taking a significant step toward transparency and global alignment by expanding access rights under its Privacy Act. For the first time, non-Canadians located outside of Canada will be permitted to submit Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests—an important policy shift published recently in […]