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The latest news about Family Class immigration to Canada, including sponsorship and family reunification programs that grant permanent residency for spouses, children, parents and other extended family. For more information on the immigration process and requirements for family immigration visas to Canada, visit our section on the Family Class Sponsorship Program.

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New Tech to Speed Up Spousal and Partner Sponsorship Wait Times

By CaseyJune 4, 2024
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IRCC wants to make it easier and faster for families to reunite in Canada. They plan to do so by using new computer technology to process applications for spouses and partners who want to come to Canada. This technology will help check applications more quickly, so people won’t have to wait as long to be together. Who […]
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IRCC Boosts Family Reunification Efforts for Palestinians in Gaza

By CaseyMay 30, 2024
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In a move to facilitate family reunification, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has expanded its temporary special measures for Palestinian extended family members residing in Gaza. The program, initially launched in January with a target of processing 1,000 temporary resident visa (TRV) applications, will now extend its reach to 5,000 applications. Supporting Family Reunification in Challenging Times Immigration Minister […]
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Canada Parents and Grandparents Program Now Open

By CaseyMay 23, 2024
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On May 21st, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began sending invitations to potential sponsors for the highly anticipated Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). They aim to issue 35,700 invitations and approve 20,500 applications. PGP 2024: Who’s Eligible? This PGP round will only consider potential sponsors who submitted their interest forms in 2020. This marks the […]
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What to Expect for Canadian Immigration in 2024

By CaseyJanuary 8, 2024
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As we step into 2024, Canada’s immigration landscape is planning for likely transformations. The Canadian government has continuously shown that it is dedicated to a strong and welcoming immigration system, making adjustments to meet changing socioeconomic demands and the changing global environment. We’ll look at some major trends and expectations that are likely to impact […]
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New Updates to Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program

By CaseySeptember 12, 2023
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently unveiled an update to the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). This year, IRCC is set to accept a maximum of 15,000 complete sponsorship applications under the PGP. Starting on October 10, IRCC will initiate the process of extending invitations to apply to 24,200 prospective sponsors who have […]
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IRCC Announces New Measures for Family Reunification

By CaseyJune 1, 2023
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Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, made an announcement on May 26th, 2023 on reforms to strengthen family class immigration in Canada. The new measures include: Temporary residence visa (TRV) processing times are reduced for spousal applicants. New and specific tools for spousal TRV candidates A new open work permit is now available for spousal and […]
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Canada Announces Assistance to Iranian Temporary Residents

By CaseyMarch 16, 2023
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As of March 1, 2023, the Canadian government will make it easier for Iranians to extend their temporary status in Canada and move between temporary streams, allowing Iranians to continue studying, working, or visiting family by applying for a new permit from within Canada. An open work permit pathway will also be made available to […]
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Canada will Become More Diverse by 2041

By Ella NirenJanuary 18, 2023
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It’s no surprise that Canada is a major target for immigration as seen by the increasing number of immigrants each year. If this trend continues in the upcoming decade, by 2041 the Canadian population will reach 47.7 million, half of which will consist of immigrants and their Canadian-born children. There are significant demographic changes in […]
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Canada Extends Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers

By CaseyDecember 29, 2022
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The slow pace of Canada’s economic growth has made it difficult for business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, to find the workers they require. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced that Canada is extending work permits to family members […]
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9 Canadian Immigration Changes in 2022: Year in Review

By CaseyDecember 19, 2022
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In the year 2022, many significant immigration changes occurred in Canada. We have seen a growth of visas being applied for following the pandemic, and Canadian immigration is vastly increasing. Canada has welcomed a record number of immigrants in 2022! The most significant events in Canadian immigration in the last year are discussed below. Canadian Visa Changes and New […]
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Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Immigrants by 2025

By CaseyNovember 6, 2023
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November 2023 Update: Canada comes out with new 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan. Canada has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025 in order to address a critical labor shortage. On Tuesday, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the new plan. It prioritizes admitting […]
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Canada Parent and Grandparents Program Update

By CaseyOctober 19, 2022
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On October 11, 2022, The IRCC announced the Parent and Grandparents Program (PGP) – 2022 application process. The IRCC said they will send Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 23,100 potential sponsors this year. Family reunification is essential in attracting, sustaining, and integrating immigrants who make a contribution to our country’s success. Canada has a very […]
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Canada Increases Length of Stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa Holders

By CaseyJune 10, 2022
Family ImmigrationParent & Grandparent
The IRCC has announced significant changes to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. As of July 4, 2022, the length of stay for Super Visa holders in Canada will be expanded to five years per entrance. People who presently hold a Super Visa can also obtain an extension of up to two years while in Canada. […]
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New Processing Time Tracker for Canada Family Sponsorship Applications

By Ella BergquistFebruary 17, 2022
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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created an online tracking facility for family sponsorship candidates to check the status of their Canadian immigration applications. For the time being, the tracker will only be available to permanent residents in the categories of a spouse, partner, and dependent child. As they continue to develop and provide new […]
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Canadian Spousal Sponsorship: Inland vs. Outland

By SierraDecember 6, 2021
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Spousal Sponsorship is one of the most-sought after immigration pathways to Canada each year and thousands are actively learning more about completing their application. Spousal Sponsorship is when someone residing in Canada sponsors their foreign spouse to live with them as a permanent resident. When completing one of these applications, you are given two options: […]
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