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French-speaking Express Entry candidates invited in Nova Scotia draw

Nova Scotia invited Express Entry candidates in the latest Labour Market Priorities Stream draw held on April 27. The draw targeted those candidates who had selected French as their first language. The number of candidates who received the invites and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to be invited are yet to be confirmed.

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The candidates were supposed to have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 8 or higher in French, in all the four language abilities–reading, writing, listening and speaking, to be invited. They also needed to score at least CLB 6 in English in all the four language abilities. Further, all the selected candidates have a bachelor’s degree or have completed a study program at a university, college, trade or technical school with a duration of at least three years.

Those who have received letters of interest to apply for provincial nomination in the latest draw may submit the complete application within 60 calendar days along with documents proving their language ability and education qualifications.

Canada Express Entry

In the Canada Express Entry system, a candidate’s rank is determined on the basis of CRS score. The CRS score is awarded to each candidate on the basis of various human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency etc. Those who obtain a provincial nomination will have 600 additional CRS score points added to their total score. It guarantees the nominated candidates an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent federal Express Entry draw.

Labour Market Priorities Stream

The Labour Market Priorities Stream of Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) allows the province to select candidates with skills and qualifications to meet the labour market demands of the province, from the Express Entry pool. NSNP launched the Stream in 2018 and ever since, a total of 10 draws have been conducted. In these draws, Nova Scotia targeted various professionals including childhood education workers, financial auditors, accountants, social workers and nurses.

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Manitoba PNP

Latest Manitoba PNP draw invites 132 candidates

In the latest Manitoba PNP draw held on April 23, a total of 132 candidates received Letters of Advice (LAAs) to apply for provincial nomination. The invited candidates belong to Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream and Skilled Workers Overseas categories of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

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Of the total number of LAAs issued in the April 23 Manitoba PNP draw, 93 went to candidates with a minimum score of 489 points. While International Education Stream candidates received 14 LAAs, the remaining 25 LAAs were issued to Skilled Workers Overseas candidates with a minimum score of 714. The Skilled Workers Overseas candidates were selected through Strategic Recruitment Initiative of MPNP. The number of Express Entry candidates who received LAAs in the latest Manitoba PNP draw is 7.

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

Candidates are invited under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream of Manitoba PNP on the basis of the specific requirements of the employers in the province. The Stream prioritizes candidates with a previous connection to Manitoba

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream has two pathways. Manitoba Work Experience Pathway is for those who are currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits. Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway is for applicants with a job offer from an approved employer in Manitoba.

Skilled Worker Overseas stream

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream of Manitoba PNP has both a dedicated direct Express Entry pathway and a direct provincial pathway. The stream targets international skilled workers with work experience in one of the in-demand occupations of the province. The Stream gives preference to those candidates who have a close family member residing in the province and official language proficiency.

International Education Stream

International graduates from the post-secondary institutions of Manitoba can apply for provincial nomination through International Education Stream. The three pathways under the stream are:

  • Career Employment Pathway
  • Graduate Internship Pathway
  • Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Those who have completed a study program with a duration of at least one year in a post-secondary institution in Manitoba are eligible under this pathway. Further, the candidate must have full-time job offer in an In-demand occupation, which is related to their field of study. Graduate Internship Pathway is for Masters and Doctoral degree holders. For Student Entrepreneur Pathway, the candidate must have completed a post-secondary study program with a duration of at least two years in a Manitoba institution. The candidate must also have business operation experience of at least six months in Manitoba.

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PEI PNP still receiving Expressions of Interest despite COVID-19 crisis

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has urged the potential applicants to continue submitting Expressions of Interest for provincial nomination. The PEI PNP has informed that they may perform unscheduled draws in this period of uncertainty, a Canada immigration website quoted.

The third Expression of Interest draw of PEI PNP was scheduled to take place on March 19. But it had to be postponed indefinitely owing to the COVID-19 crisis. Yet another draw, planned on April 19, also had to be postponed.

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The immigration office of the PEI PNP is closed in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and the staff is working remotely. In these circumstances, it is uncertain when the next Expression of Interest draw of PEI PNP will be conducted.

PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw

The PEI PNP launched the Expression of Interest system in the start of 2018. Ever since, Expression of Interest draws are being conducted every month. The draw which was supposed to be held on March 19 would have been the third PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw of 2020. Through the Expression of Interest draws, PEI PNP invites candidates belonging to Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact streams.

The first PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw of 2020 was held on January 16, in which 123 candidates received invitations to apply. In the second draw held on February 20, a total of 153 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination.

Anticipated PEI PNP Expression of Interest Draw Dates in 2020

May 21

June 18

July 16

August 20

September 17

October 15

November 19

December 17

Last year, PEI PNP issued a total of 1627 invitations through Expression of Interest draws. Of these, 1,436 invitations were issued to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates, while the remaining 193 invitations went to Business Impact candidates.

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COVID-19: Canada adopts lenient measures for immigration applicants

COVID-19: Canada adopts lenient measures for immigration applicants

Canada has issued a number of instructions to immigrants and travellers to the country in the wake of COVID-19 crisis. As a measure to prevent the spread of the disease, Canada closed its borders for travellers except Canadian citizens and permanent residents on March 16. Family members of Canadians, air crew members and diplomats were also excluded from this ban. Further, Canada has cancelled all citizenship ceremonies, citizenship tests and retests and itinerant service trips till further notice.

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In the current circumstances, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would not be refusing applications for non-compliance.  Those immigration applications which have already been submitted, will continue to be processed. But delays in processing are most likely to occur as some visa application centres are closed and some others are operating with minimum staff.

The immigration officials will continue to issue request letters for additional documents that have to be submitted as part of the immigration application.  The candidates must submit these documents within 90 days.  Those who have already received request letter, but cannot submit the documents, also have 90 days to fulfill the requirement.

Those who have been directed to submit biometric details within 30 days need to submit the same only within 90 days. The candidates who have been asked to submit complete application for immigration also get some extra time. If they cannot submit their complete application within 60 days, they may submit the incomplete application with an explanation letter as to why they are unable to submit the complete application. If they pay all the associated fees, they will get an additional 90 days to submit the complete application. The candidates who have received confirmation of their permanent residence status are also eligible for extra time.

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Double Express Entry Draw

Double Express Entry draw held on April 9 invites 3900 candidates

In the two Express Entry draws held in a gap of just a few hours on April 9, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 3900 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada.  The first draw that exclusively targeted provincial nominees issued 606 invitations and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score was 698.

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Tie-break rule was applied in this draw, time stamp given being December 18, 2020 at 11:29:51 UTC. It means not all candidates who had scored a minimum of 698 CRS points received invitations as the draw prioritized those who had submitted their Express Entry profiles before the said date and time.

A provincial nomination guarantees an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR from the IRCC for a candidate, as an additional 600 CRS score points are added to their total CRS score. Since the last all-program Express Entry draw held on March 4, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have issued a number of nominations through their streams aligned to Express Entry.

The second Express Entry draw held on the day targeted candidates belonging to Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The minimum CRS score required was 464 and a total of 3294 candidates were invited. IRCC is conducting an exclusive Express Entry draw for Canadian Experience Class for the second time in a gap of just one month.

To be eligible to apply for Canada immigration through Canadian Experience Class(CEC), one of the three major economic immigration programs managed under the Express Entry system, a candidate must have work experience of at least one year in Canada and meet other eligibility criteria. The tie-break rule was applied in this draw too and the time stamp given was January 4, 2020, at 12:16:45 UTC.

Probably because of the COVID-19 crisis, all-program Express Entry draws were not held the last one month. However, giving hope to immigration applicants, Canada continues to process the applications despite the COVID-19 crisis.

Express Entry draws held so far in 2020

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issued Minimum CRS score
142 April 9 3,294 464(CEC-specific draw)
141 April 9 606 698(PNP-specific draw)
140 March 23 3232 467 (CEC-specific draw)
139 March 18   668 720(PNP-specific draw)
138 March 4 3900 471
137 February 19 4500 470
136 February 5 3500 472
135 January 22 3400 471
134 January 8 3400 473

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Fulfill your dream of Canada PR even on CRS as low as 300 through Alberta PNP

Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS score as low as 300

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 136 Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score as low as 300 in the latest AINP Express Entry stream draw held on March 18. Though the candidates were not required to have a job offer to be invited in the draw, the candidates were supposed to have an active Express Entry profile.

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The candidates who are invited in the AINP Express Entry draw can now submit the complete application for provincial nomination from Alberta. If nominated, these candidates will have 600 additional points added to their total CRS score and that would guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent federal Express Entry draw.

Canada Express Entry system

The Express Entry system of Canada manages applications for Canada immigration through the three major economic immigration programs of the country–Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. The first step for a candidate to migrate to Canada through Express Entry is to create an Express Entry profile. Based on the information regarding various human capital factors given in the profile such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency etc., each candidate is awarded a CRS score out of 1200. Canada invites the highest-scoring candidates to apply for permanent residence in the Express Entry draws that are conducted regularly.

Alberta Express Entry stream

Alberta Express Entry stream considers candidates with work experience in an occupation that supports the “economic development and diversification priorities” of Alberta. Priority is also given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • A job offer or work experience in Alberta
  • A Canadian degree along with a valid job offer
  • A close family member already residing in Alberta

So far, a total of 887 candidates have received invitations through the Alberta Express Entry stream in this year. In 2019, the total number of invitations issued through Alberta Express Entry stream was 11,137.

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Australia Skill Select Round

Latest Australia SkillSelect round invites 2050 candidates

The Australia Skill Select round held in March 2020 invited a total 2050 candidates to submit application for Australia visa. Compared to the February 2020 SkillSelect round, the number of invitations issued increased by 550 in the latest round.

Of the total number of invitations, 1750 were issued to those who had submitted Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for Subclass 189 visa and scored a minimum of 90 points. The remaining 300 invitations were issued to those who had submitted EoIs for Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Family Sponsored) and score at least 85 points.

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Pro-rata occupations

Invitations were issued to high-demand occupations on a pro-rata basis in the SkillSelect round. The places were first allocated to Subclass 189 visa candidates and Subclass 491 visa candidates received the remaining invitations.

The pro-rata occupations scores for the March 2020 round:

Occupation ID Description Minimum Points Score
2211 Accountants 95 (Subclass 189)
2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 95 (Subclass 189)
2334 Electronics Engineer 90 (Subclass 189)
2334 Electronics Engineer 85 (Subclass 491)
2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 90 (Subclass 189)
2339 Other Engineering Professionals 90 (Subclass 189)
2611 ICT Business and System Analysts 90 (Subclass 189)
2613 Software and Applications Programmers 90 (Subclass 189)
2613 Software and Applications Programmers 85 (Subclass 491)
2631 Computer Network Professionals 90 (Subclass 189)
2631 Computer Network Professionals 90 (Subclass 491)

 

In the March 2020 SkillSelect round, the highest number of invitations went to Software and Application Programmers, 464 in total. Close to 22 percent of the total occupation ceiling quota for Software and Application Programmers is now met. Accountants received 155 invitations and ICT Business and Systems Analysts received 146 invitations, while Computer Network Professionals received 144 invitations. Ninety invitations went to Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers and 88 invitations to Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers. Fifty-seven invitations went to Other Engineering Professionals and 44 invitations to Telecommunications Engineering Professionals.

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Canada Express Entry invites high number of candidates in Q1 2020

Canada Express Entry invites high number of candidates in Q1 2020

Canada Express Entry issued more number of invitations in the first quarter of 2020 than invitations issued during the same time period in the previous two years. The number of invitations remained high despite the COVID-19 crisis slowing down the operations of the Canada immigration system. Express Entry draws were held as usual in every two weeks in the first quarter, after the first draw was held on January 8.

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Even after introducing special measures to control the spread of COVID-19, Canada conducted two Express Entry draws. The one held on March 18 was exclusively for provincial nominees, while the other one held on March 23 targeted Canadian Experience Class candidates.

In a Tweet that appeared on April 1, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) said the draws were still happening and the applications for immigration would still be accepted and processed. However, the applicants who receive invitations in the latest draws will not have their applications processed for at least six months, says the Tweet.

So far, Canada has issued a total of 22600 Express Entry invitations this year. The number of invitations issued during the same period in 2019 was 21200 and in 2018, the number was 17500.

Express Entry in Q1 2020

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, the number of invitations issued through Express Entry grew 25.5 percent in the first quarter of 2020.

In Q1 2020, IRCC conducted a Federal Skilled Trades Program draw in which 500 candidates with minimum CRS score as low as 357 received invitations. The largest Express Entry draw ever also happened in the same quarter. In the draw held on February 19, Canada invited 4500 candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Canada Express Entry

The Express Entry system manages applications for immigration through the three major federal economic immigration programs of Canada–Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. The first step in applying for permanent residence through Express Entry is creating an Express Entry profile with information regarding human capital factors such as age, work experience, education and official language proficiency. After being assessed on the basis of these factors, each profile will be awarded a Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score. In the draws that are conducted regularly, highest-scoring candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residence. Candidates who obtain provincial nomination receive 600 additional CRS points, which guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent Express Entry draw.

Express Entry gives a faster and simpler option for candidates to migrate to Canada. Check your eligibility for Express Entry immigration by filling our free online assessment form.

Canadian immigration system remains active amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Flexibility helps Canada immigration system stay operational amidst COVID-19 crisis

Even as countries across the globe are adopting stringent measures to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, Canada’s immigration system remains upbeat as ever. The immigration system of Canada is considered one of the most efficient and flexible among the major immigration destinations in the world. The same flexibility and efficiency have helped the system to remain operational despite a global health crisis.

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However, as part of the preventive measures against COVID-19, Canada has imposed restrictions on unnecessary travel to the country. But despite this, Express Entry draws and Provincial Nominee Program draws continue to take place for immigrants. The applications for Canadian immigration are also processed under various categories. Canada considers the COVID-19 crisis only as a blip in the long-term immigration strategies of the country. The country plans to welcome close to one million immigrants by 2020. This is the major reason why Canada immigration system remains operational, irrespective of a global health crisis. Canada considers immigration as a means to sustain a healthy population growth and boost the growth of the economy.

Permanent residents approved before March 18 who are yet to travel to Canada; temporary foreign workers; and international students with a valid study permit or who had their study permits approved before March 18 have been exempted from the travel ban, which will most likely be in place till June 30, 2020.

Even after introducing travel restrictions in the middle of March, Canada conducted two Express Entry draws that invited close to 4000 candidates in total to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The provinces British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan also conducted Provincial Nominee Program draws.

Flexible Canada immigration system

The flexible system of Canadian immigration is able to adapt quickly to crisis situations and the changing demands of the labour market. The two Express Entry draws conducted after restrictions were introduced,   were program-specific. One of these targeted provincial nominees, while the other invited Canadian Experience Class(CEC) candidates. Thus it could be ensured that most of the invited candidates were in Canada at the time of receiving the invitation and had job offers.

The British Columbia PNP draws held recently did not invite semi-skilled workers or workers in sectors such as tourism, hospitality and retail or those workers for whose occupations the province had issued a high number of invitations earlier. In a statement issued recently, British Columbia immigration authorities said: “Notwithstanding the uncertainty in our current economic situation, B.C. faces a demographic reality that over the next 10 years we will continue to need new immigrants to help fill the jobs so B.C.’s economy can continue to grow.

“Now, it is even more important that we do not lose sight of our long-term objectives and the role that immigration plays to support quality economic growth across all regions of B.C.”

Immigration experts expect that Canada would take invite more immigrants after the crisis comes under control, as part of the country’s efforts to accelerate the pace of recovery of the economy.

Canada continues to welcome immigrants to the country despite the COVID-19 crisis. If you wish to migrate to Canada, start the preparations now! For any queries, please get in touch with us

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Despite COVID-19 impact, it’s business as usual for Canada immigration

No doubt that the COVID-19 outbreak had a major impact on the Canada immigration scenario. The country was compelled to introduce travel restrictions and bring in certain changes to the immigration procedures.  However, there is no reason for immigration aspirants to worry as Canada is by all means going ahead with its plan to meet the country’s immigration target set for the year.

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The restrictions which have been implemented by the Canada government in the wake of COVID-19 aim to protect the health and well-being of Canadian citizens. The new restrictions prevent foreign nationals from travelling to Canada from March 18 to June 30. However, US citizens, temporary and permanent residents are exempted from the travel ban. The government has also instructed citizens to avoid non-essential travel.

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Those who wish to migrate to Canada can submit their Express Entry profile or fulfill the requirements for application for permanent residence in Canada. The federal Express Entry draws would continue to take place as usual. Even after introducing travel restrictions, Canada conducted two Express Entry draws, inviting around 4000 candidates in total to apply for permanent residence. Most of the Provincial Nominee Programs are also conducting draws as usual, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination.

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Immigration applications under various categories are being processed. However, applicants have been allotted more time (90 days) to submit the required documents along with the applications. They need to submit a letter explaining as to why the delay in submitting the documents occurred, along with the application.

Travel ban exemptions

The travel ban imposed by Canada from March 18 till June 30 is not applicable for the following:

  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents
  • Immediate family members(Spouse/common-law partner or Dependent child or Grandchild or Parent/step-parent or Guardian/tutor) of Canadian citizens, permanent residents
  • Those who had their permanent residence applications approved before March 16 but are yet to travel to Canada.
  • Temporary foreign workers
  • International students who hold a valid study permit or had their application for study permit approved before March 18
  • Transiting passengers

Those who are applying for Canada immigration must remember that delays are likely to occur in the processing their applications.

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March 26 MPNP Draw Issues 226 Invitations

March 26 MPNP draw issues 226 invitations

The latest draw of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held on March 26 issued 226 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. Among the invited, 168 candidates belong to Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, 20 candidates to International Education Stream and 38 candidates to Skilled Workers Overseas stream. Twenty-nine Express Entry candidates are also among those who received invitations in the latest draw.

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The minimum score required for Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream candidates in the latest draw was 496. At the same time, Skilled Worker Overseas candidates had to score 714 points to be invited. The total number of invitations issued by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program through the three streams– Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education stream–so far this year is 1523.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program(MPNP)

Through Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, the province nominates a set number of candidates for permanent residence in Canada every year. The candidates are selected on the basis of the labour market needs of the province. To obtain a provincial nomination, a candidate must submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to the MPNP, which must include information about their education qualification, work experience, language skills, previous connection to the province and other qualifying factors.  Based on these factors, each Expression of Interest profile is assessed and awarded a score. The highest scoring candidates receive invitations to apply for provincial nomination in the MPNP draws that are conducted regularly.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream gives temporary foreign workers and international student graduates currently working in Manitoba with a permanent job offer a chance to apply for a provincial nomination.

The Express Entry candidates who obtain a provincial nomination will have 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score points added to their total CRS score. It helps them receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent Express Entry draw.

COVID-19 impact on Canada immigration

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak having affected Canada and led to border closures, the country has decided to go ahead with its immigration target for the year.  Canada has allowed those who have already made a commitment to work, study or settle here to travel to the country, provided they meet certain requirements. Provincial Nominee Programs of Canada also continue to process applications and conduct regular draws, offering immigration aspirants the much needed reassurance to go ahead with their immigration plans.

Provincial Nominee Program offers a viable pathway for Canada immigration. Explore your options for migrating to Canada through PNP by filling our free online assessment form.

International students travel options

International students, permanent residents may now travel to Canada

International students, approved permanent residents and other persons exempt from travel ban may now travel to Canada, it has been informed. Canada imposed travel restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

Canada’s Immigration Ministry has released information on the persons who are exempt from the travel ban as well as the documents they need to submit to the airlines. Airlines flying to Canada will have the authority to accept or deny boarding of a person.

International students travel options
International students travel options

The international students traveling to Canada must produce a valid study permit or must have already enrolled or accepted at a Designated Educational Institution (DEI) in Canada before the travel restrictions came into place. They also need to self-identify to the airlines before boarding by submitting proofs such as a valid study permit or letter of introduction issued by the government on or before March 18, 2020.

Permanent residents who have already made the arrangements to move to Canada permanently before the imposition of travel restrictions may also travel to the country. They must self-identify at the airport check-ins and provide a proof of status, which can be a permanent resident visa or a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) document.

Temporary foreign workers who were already in Canada or who had made arrangements to come to the country before the travel restrictions were imposed are also allowed to travel to Canada now.

Exemptions for family members

The immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents are already exempt from travel ban. Now foreign nationals whose immediate family members are residing in Canada as a worker, visitor, student or protected person are also allowed to travel to Canada.

An immediate family member is:

  • Spouse/common-law partner
  • Dependent children, and children of spouses/common-law partners
  • Dependent children of dependent children of either the Canadian resident or their spouse/ common-law partner
  • Parents or step-parents
  • A parent’s or step-parent’s spouse or common-law partner
  • A guardian or tutor

The dependent children must be 21 years of age or below or they must be financially dependent on parents because of disability. Adult children may also be exempted if they submit an official letter to confirm that they are travelling to Canada in order to reunite with their family.

Documents to prove the family member’s status in Canada

  • Canadian passport
  • Proof of Canadian citizenship such as a (citizenship certificate, citizenship card or provincial or territorial birth certificate)
  • Canada PR card
  • Canada permanent resident travel document (visa counterfoil)
  • Visa-exempt foreign passport and IRCC Special Authorization for Canadian Citizens

Documents to prove relationship with family member:

  • Marriage/common-law status certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) for the family class or under the one-year window
  • Other documents supporting an immediate family connection

Canada is all set to welcome more immigrants, despite the impact of COVID-19. If you wish to migrate to Canada, start your preparations now. Contact us to know more.

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