Transitioning to online applications for permanent residence

As part of efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system and improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning to 100% online applications for most permanent immigration programs. Since March 31, 2021, some clients have...

A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers

September 1, 2022—New Waterford, Nova Scotia—Canada continues to be a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study, and build their lives. That’s why Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is striving toward a modernized...

Tackling immigration backlogs to help Canadian businesses grow

August 24, 2022—Ottawa—Canada is a destination of choice for people looking for a new place to work, study and build their lives with their families, and immigration is key to helping employers fill hundreds of thousands of vacant positions across the country and grow...

Canada to increase length of stay Super Visa to 5 years per entry

IRCC has just announced significant enhancements to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of...