Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that Adina Harms-Barbour, a German citizen who had lived in Canada for nearly five decades, has been deported after being found inadmissible due to serious criminality — a decision that underscores the sharp legal distinction between Canadian permanent residents and citizens. Harms-Barbour arrived in Canada in 1975 […]

As the global vaccine rollout gains momentum, the idea of travel is once again becoming a realistic prospect. Countries are now debating how best to reopen borders and revive mobility without compromising public health. One emerging solution is the concept of vaccine passports — digital or paper documentation showing proof […]

Maple News reports that thousands of hopeful international graduates were left disappointed after the English-speaking International Graduate stream for permanent residency in Canada reached its 40,000-application cap just 25 hours after launching on May 6. This stream was one of six special pathways introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]

Maple News reports that Canada has launched two temporary permanent residence (PR) programs aimed at international student graduates with in-demand skills, supporting the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. These special immigration pathways will be available between May 6, 2021, and November 5, 2021, and candidates must intend to live outside the […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s latest immigration announcement—introducing six new permanent residency (PR) programs—has generated immense interest across the country, particularly among international graduates and essential workers already residing in Canada. Beginning May 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept applications under these special streams aimed at facilitating […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s newly launched immigration programs aimed at essential workers and recent international graduates have made a surprisingly smooth debut, defying expectations of technical failures and chaos. On May 6 at 12 p.m. EST, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officially opened applications for six new permanent […]

Maple News reports that international graduates in Canada have a variety of immigration pathways to consider after completing their studies. With a Canadian academic credential and local work experience, these individuals are often well-positioned to obtain permanent residency through several federal and provincial immigration programs. One of the most immediate […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced groundbreaking immigration pathways aimed at permanently recognizing the contributions of essential workers and international graduates. This move follows over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the vital roles played by frontline workers, from healthcare to food supply, many of whom previously […]

Maple News reports that Canadian work and study experience is now more valuable than ever for those seeking permanent residency (PR) in Canada. In the wake of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the government has pivoted its immigration efforts toward foreign nationals already residing within its borders. To address the limited intake […]

Maple News reports that Canada is increasingly turning to temporary residents already living within its borders to meet ambitious immigration targets in the midst of global travel disruptions. The shift comes as Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2021—a goal complicated by ongoing pandemic-related […]

Maple News reports that Canada has launched a new immigration initiative providing a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers employed in essential sectors. The program, effective from May 6, is open to workers in 135 specified essential occupations, including positions such as cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare professionals. […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of six new immigration pathways aimed at helping international graduates, essential workers, and French-speaking residents in Canada transition to permanent residency status. These programs open on May 6, 2021, and will remain accessible until November 5, […]

Maple News reports that as countries, including Canada, make progress in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, many are beginning to see glimmers of hope following a prolonged global health crisis. However, for thousands of individuals who have already been approved for Canadian permanent residency (known as COPRs – Confirmation of Permanent Residence […]

Maple News reports that Afghan journalist Ahmad Q. Barekzai has been given a renewed opportunity to make his case for asylum in Canada after the Federal Court ruled that his initial refugee claim was handled unreasonably by immigration authorities. Barekzai, who fled Afghanistan alleging persecution by the Taliban due to […]

Maple News reports on the remarkable journey of an Indian chartered accountant who navigated the challenges of immigration during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history—the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After more than seven years in the advisory divisions of two Big Four firms in India, the […]

Maple News reports that it’s been exactly one year since Canada closed its borders on March 18, 2020, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic—a move that triggered sweeping and lasting changes to the country’s immigration system. Just days prior, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino had announced ambitious plans to increase […]