Maple News reports a growing wave of emotional reunions across Canada as thousands of foreign spouses return to join their Canadian partners after prolonged pandemic-related separations. COVID-19 restrictions and global travel limitations had put many international relationships on hold, leaving couples apart for months — and in many cases, more […]
How Canadians Can Sponsor Their Spouse from Abroad: A Complete Guide
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens don’t always need to be in Canada to begin the process of sponsoring their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence. While it’s typically expected that sponsors reside in the country, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows Canadian citizens to submit sponsorship applications […]
Canada Prioritizes Family Reunification with Faster Spousal Sponsorship Processing
Maple News reports that Canada remains committed to prioritizing family reunification, continuing to expedite up to 6,000 spousal sponsorship applications each month through the end of 2020. The initiative, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), was announced to address prolonged separation among families due to the challenges of […]
How to Sponsor Your Spouse or Partner for Canadian Permanent Residence from Within Canada
Maple News reports that couples living together in Canada may be eligible for the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in-Canada immigration stream — a pathway designed for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their partners without leaving the country. This program allows foreign national spouses or common-law partners to apply […]
Canada Opens 2020 Window for Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially opened the 2020 intake period for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), offering Canadian citizens and permanent residents an opportunity to reunite with family members abroad. The submission window is active from October 13 to November 3, 2020. […]
Canada Redefines Family: Mixed-Orientation Partnerships Gain Recognition in Immigration Policy
Maple News reports a significant shift in Canadian immigration policy as the definition of “family” continues to evolve. Traditionally, the spousal sponsorship and conjugal partner pathways required proof of sexual intimacy to validate the legitimacy of a relationship. However, Canada is moving toward a more inclusive framework, recognizing that genuine […]
Canada Allows Spousal Sponsorship for Out-of-Status Foreign Nationals
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is continuing to show compassion toward foreign nationals who are already in Canada but have lost their immigration status, by allowing them to apply for spousal or common-law sponsorship without leaving the country. The COVID-19 pandemic left many foreign visitors […]
Canada Expands Immigration Capacity to Speed Up Family Reunification
Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government is significantly expanding its immigration processing capabilities to support faster family reunification. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, will add new office space and onboard 62 additional employees. This move is designed to increase the speed and […]
How to Sponsor Your Spouse from Lebanon for Canadian Immigration
Maple News reports that Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered First Nations individuals looking to sponsor a spouse or common-law partner from Lebanon can do so through Canada’s family sponsorship immigration stream—provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. To qualify as a sponsor, you’re required to be at least 18 years […]
Canada Conducts Third-Largest Express Entry Draw, Invites Nearly 6,000 CEC Candidates
Maple News reports that on May 31, 2021, Canada held one of its most significant Express Entry draws to date, issuing 5,956 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This draw specifically targeted candidates eligible under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), prioritizing individuals with recent skilled work experience in Canada […]
British Columbia Invites 68 Tech Candidates as BC PNP Tech Becomes Permanent
Maple News reports that on June 1, British Columbia extended invitations to 68 skilled professionals in the technology sector through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. These candidates are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination, bringing them one step closer to permanent residency in Canada. The […]
Manitoba Makes Unusual Move: Invites 404 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an unexpected draw on May 27, issuing invitations to 404 Express Entry candidates — a rare move for the province. The candidates invited in this round are likely eligible for Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas stream, one of several under […]
British Columbia Makes Popular Tech Immigration Pathway Permanent
Maple News reports that British Columbia has officially transitioned its Tech Pilot immigration initiative into a permanent program, now known as BC PNP Tech. Launched in May 2017, the pilot was originally designed to help the province address persistent talent shortages in its fast-growing technology sector. Following several one-year renewals, […]
Ontario Targets Skilled Trades with 986 New Invitations Through Express Entry Stream
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has issued 986 invitations to eligible Express Entry candidates under its Skilled Trades Stream as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draws took place on June 1, targeting individuals with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 300 to […]
British Columbia Invites 95 Tech Workers, Extends Entrepreneur Immigration Pilot
Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 95 invitations on March 23 through its Tech Pilot stream, offering skilled tech professionals and international graduates a faster route to Canadian permanent residency. The invitations were issued under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically […]
Canada Weighs Vaccine Passports Amid Push for Safer Travel
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 […]