The Canadian government issues many immigration documents after someone applies for one of the federal immigration programs. Temporary and permanent residents use these documents to show their eligibility when applying for services and other benefits. Service providers need to have a basic understanding of the different immigration categories and statuses to best serve their clients.
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Multilingual resources on occupational health and safety and employment standards
Settlement agencies play an important role in supporting newcomer workers to understand their rights and responsibilities.Last updated Jul 30, 2024
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How age is a big factor for immigration applicants to Canada
Deena Zaidi CTV News Sept. 25, 2022
Canada is credited for having one of the world’s most immigrant-friendly policies, ranking fourth internationally in the Migrant Integration Policy Index. But the criteria used to prioritize applicants based on age leaves many at a disadvantage
Last updated Sep 29, 2022
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Here’s Canada’s new plan to help foreign students and workers become permanent residents. Some say it isn’t nearly new enough
Nicholas Keung The Star Wed., Sept. 21, 2022
After much hype over a new strategy to help more migrants become permanent residents, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has delivered a plan that largely reinstated the policy changes made during the pandemic.
A motion unanimously
Last updated Sep 22, 2022
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A Refugee’s Resettlement Journey to Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - IRCC produced an animated video to provide refugees resettling to Canada with an overview of what to expect, including services and supports that will be provided to help them get settled in Canada.Last updated Sep 14, 2022
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Super visa' allows some people to stay in Canada for up to 7 years, here's who is eligible to apply
Information for parents and grandparents, including applications for super visas, processing times, what to expect when you arrive in Canada and how to extend your stay.Last updated Jun 10, 2022
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Citizenship Resource: A classroom resource for teaching citizenship topics to adult English language learners
The Citizenship Resource is an instructor's resource for planning, developing and teaching lessons about Canadian citizenship concepts in LINC, ESL and citizenship preparation classes.Last updated Nov 12, 2020
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2018 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
Every year the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tables in Parliament an Annual Report on Canada’s immigration system. The report provides the Minister with an opportunity to report on key details for permanent resident admissions, temporary resident volumes, andLast updated Dec 19, 2018
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IRCC's online survey on immigration levels
Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engages with a wide range of stakeholders and partners from across the country to help us shape Canada's next Immigration Levels Plan, which will be announced in the fall of 2024.
Traditionally, the Immigration Levels…
Published June 21, 2024
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Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the addition of 13 countries to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) program.
Published June 6, 2023
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Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers - Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation.
Published May 31, 2023
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Canada launches new process to welcome skilled newcomers with work experience in priority jobs as permanent residents
May 31, 2023—Ottawa—With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for…
Published May 31, 2023
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Canada allowing Ukrainians overseas to apply for free emergency visa until mid-July
Michael Lee CTV News March 22, 2023
The federal government will give Ukrainians overseas until mid-July to apply for a free temporary visa to Canada under an emergency program put in place last year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
Published March 31, 2023
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Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years
Ottawa, February 28, 2023—Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave the country. Visitors applying under this public policy who held a work permit…
Published March 9, 2023
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Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders
February 17, 2023—Ottawa—Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and integration. Since the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program was launched over 4 decades ago, Canadians and permanent residents have come together to offer protection and a safe…
Published March 3, 2023
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One year after war, Ukrainian newcomers in Canada weigh future options
By Maan Alhmidi The Canadian Press Posted February 22, 2023
Yuliia Kleban remembers waking up to a message from her manager on Feb. 24, 2022, telling her Russia had started invading her country.
A few minutes later, Kleban heard air-raid sirens go off in Lviv, the Ukrainian city…
Published February 28, 2023
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Advocates say migrants must be welcomed by Quebec, not sent to other provinces
CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
Migrants crossing from New York into Quebec at Roxham Road should not be seen as a burden, according to the executive director of a Montreal-based non-profit organization that offers support to refugee claimants.
"What if some of these asylum…
Published February 28, 2023
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Asylum seekers facing uncertainty as they navigate immigration process
Sarah Kester · CBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2023
Nigeria and hopes to continue his studies to become a teacher. (Sarah Kester/CBC)
David Olorunleye has been in Canada since last August, living as a refugee in Cornwall, Ont.
Olorunleye said he left his home in Nigeria in March…
Published February 28, 2023