Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy that allows foreign nationals already in Canada on visitor status to apply for an employer-specific work permit without needing to leave the country. Originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020, the measure […]
Canada Eases Entry Rules for Amateur Athletes Competing in International Events
Maple News reports that Canada has introduced special exemptions for high-performance amateur athletes and their support staff, allowing them to enter the country despite ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions. This tailored policy is part of Canada’s effort to support international sporting events while maintaining public health safeguards. Under this exemption, foreign […]
Federal Court Upholds Five-Year Ban for Misrepresentation in Canadian Immigration Case
Maple News reports that a recent Federal Court decision underscores the serious consequences of misrepresentation in Canadian immigration applications, even when claimed to be unintentional. The case involved Carmen Muniz, a citizen of Mexico, who was found inadmissible to Canada for five years after failing to disclose a previous visa […]
Long-Time Canadian Permanent Resident Deported Over Criminal Convictions
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 […]
Quebec Holds Steady on 2021 Immigration Targets Amid Pandemic Recovery Plan
Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has confirmed its immigration targets for 2021, aiming to welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 new permanent residents. These figures were outlined in the official 2021 Quebec Immigration Plan released on October 29, marking a slight increase from the previous year’s target of […]
Thousands of Couples Reunite in Canada After Long COVID-19 Separation
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 […]