NEWS
COVID-19: Temporary processing changes for visas, permits
17 Apr 20
CANADA
IMPACT – HIGH
The government has implemented temporary processing changes for visa and work permit applications in order to focus on critical services.
Key Points:
- Those applying for a work permit from outside Canada must do so online.
- If the work permit is approved, temporary foreign workers must have the following before traveling to Canada:
- Work permit approval letter.
- Confirmation that the job is still valid and the employer is still operating and not subject to the mandatory closure of non-essential businesses.
- Self-isolation plan, which must cover the mandatory self-isolation period of 14 days and must be a credible (i.e., how they will get to their residence/accommodation from the airport without using public transport, as well as how they will obtain groceries).
- Those applying for a study permit from outside Canada must do so online.
- IRCC will continue to process study permit applications to the extent possible.
- IRCC has suspended processing of non-essential visitor visa applications (including transit visas) and some electronic travel authorization applications.
Analysis & Comments: Employers are advised to continue to apply for work permits for key foreign workers, and support permanent residence applications. Applications for temporary work permits for those providing essential services may be prioritized, and applying now will enable employers to have key foreign nationals in place when business fully resumes.
This alert was prepared by de Lint LLP, an independent immigration law firm, allied with Deloitte LLP in Canada.
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COVID-19: Some visa, travel restrictions relaxed
INDIA 5 Jun 20
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COVID-19: International flight restrictions extended, new e-visa applications...
MYANMAR 5 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Quarantines, border closures extended
CHILE 5 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Government continues to ease lockdown, travel restrictions
ITALY 4 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown, flight restrictions extended
IRAQ 4 Jun 20
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Kurdish region: COVID-19 lockdown, flight restrictions extended
IRAQ 4 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Further immigration service measures implemented
SINGAPORE 3 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Mandatory lockdown extended, other measures implemented
COLOMBIA 3 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Border closures extended
GHANA 3 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Visa validity extension, easing of lockdown restrictions
SAUDI ARABIA 2 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Nationwide lockdown extended, reopening guidelines
INDIA 2 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Travel restrictions, regulations updated
INDIA 2 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Immigration service measures implemented as government, business...
SINGAPORE 1 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Temporary registration measure for non-EEA nationals
IRELAND 1 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Entry restrictions extended
COSTA RICA 1 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Government implements guidance, measures as country moves...
PHILIPPINES 1 Jun 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown further relaxed as country moves to...
SOUTH AFRICA 29 May 20
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COVID-19: Inbound travel suspended for all foreigners
BRAZIL 29 May 20
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COVID-19: Entrance restrictions updated
FRANCE 29 May 20
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COVID-19: Suspension of resident immigration requirements extended
MEXICO 29 May 20
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COVID-19: Temporary suspension of re-entry permit waivers for...
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 29 May 20
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COVID-19: Summary of current travel restrictions
UNITED STATES 28 May 20
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COVID-19: Suspension of international flights to, from Bangladesh
ASIA 28 May 20
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COVID-19: State of emergency, lockdown extended again
PERU 28 May 20
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COVID-19: Some UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres...
UNITED KINGDOM 27 May 20
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COVID-19: USCIS to reopen some offices, resume non-emergency...
UNITED STATES 27 May 20
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COVID-19: New rules introduced for those entering the...
UNITED KINGDOM 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Repatriation flights announced
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Government updates travel, virus-related restrictions
QATAR 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Borders remain closed, quarantine extended, expanded
CHILE 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Government entities to reopen, pending immigration appointments...
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Brazil entry ban amended to take effect...
UNITED STATES 26 May 20
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COVID-19: Visas extended, measures implemented to ease immigration...
UNITED KINGDOM 22 May 20
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COVID-19: Automatic extension of stay for certain foreigners
VIET NAM 22 May 20
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COVID-19: Automatic extension of immigration documents, renewals implemented
SPAIN 22 May 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown, health emergency extended
COLOMBIA 22 May 20
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COVID-19: Foreign residents to be permitted to return...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 May 20
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COVID-19: Travel from 13 additional countries restricted
JAPAN 20 May 20
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COVID-19: Suspension of international flights, visa services extended
INDIA 20 May 20
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COVID-19: International flight suspension extended
THAILAND 20 May 20
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US, Canada, Mexico extend restrictions on nonessential land...
UNITED STATES 20 May 20
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USCIS seeks emergency funding from Congress
UNITED STATES 19 May 20
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COVID-19: Government eases lockdown, extends ID, permit validity
ITALY 19 May 20
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COVID-19: Health protocols for foreign nationals announced
INDONESIA 19 May 20
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COVID-19: Santiago lockdown, immigration services remain limited
CHILE 19 May 20
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COVID-19: Metro Manila, other regions under modified enhanced...
PHILIPPINES 19 May 20
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COVID-19: State of emergency lifted, foreign visitor relief...
KAZAKHSTAN 19 May 20
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COVID-19: Further automatic extension for residence permissions
IRELAND 18 May 20
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COVID-19: Government offices reopening with reduced hours, staffing
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 18 May 20
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COVID-19: Changes related to country’s state of emergency...
FRANCE 15 May 20
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COVID-19: Airport closures extended
NIGERIA 15 May 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown extended, curfew hours adjusted
PERU 15 May 20
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COVID-19: Flexible I-9 compliance measures extended
UNITED STATES 14 May 20
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COVID-19: Movement control order extended
SOUTH AFRICA 14 May 20
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COVID-19: Flights suspended until Sept. 1
ARGENTINA 14 May 20
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Temporary worker applications expedited
CANADA 14 May 20
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COVID-19: US Embassy in India issues repatriation guidance...
UNITED STATES 13 May 20
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COVID-19: Movement control order extended
MALAYSIA 13 May 20
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COVID-19: Government extends lockdown, flight, visa service suspensions
NEPAL 13 May 20
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COVID-19: Government begins repatriation of Indian nationals
INDIA 12 May 20
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COVID-19: Government issues entry guidance for expired permit,...
INDONESIA 12 May 20
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COVID-19: Government issues new travel ban exemption
INDONESIA 12 May 20
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COVID-19: Border closures extended
GHANA 12 May 20
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COVID-19: Government expands entry ban
JAPAN 11 May 20
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COVID-19: Smart Identity Card Replacement Centres opening, new...
HONG KONG 11 May 20
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COVID-19: Inbound foreign travel suspension extended
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11 May 20
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COVID-19: Limited cross-border travel, visa processing resume
SWITZERLAND 11 May 20
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COVID-19: Establishment Cards renewal
QATAR 7 May 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown extended, new guidelines issued
INDIA 6 May 20
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COVID-19: Visit visa validity extended
BAHRAIN 6 May 20
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COVID-19: Visit visa validity extended
CZECH REPUBLIC 6 May 20
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COVID-19: Employers may temporarily accept certain expired identity...
UNITED STATES 6 May 20
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COVID-19: Immigration services updated following CMCO
MALAYSIA 5 May 20
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COVID-19: Most immigration services now available
HONG KONG 5 May 20
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COVID-19: Circuit breaker extended, immigration services changes implemented
SINGAPORE 5 May 20
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USCIS extends temporary flexible measures
UNITED STATES 1 May 20
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COVID-19: Quarantine policy extended for travelers from mainland,...
HONG KONG 1 May 20
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COVID-19: State of emergency extended second time
PERU 1 May 20
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COVID-19: Visa-free travel for many foreign nationals suspended
KAZAKHSTAN 30 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Further immigration measures, extensions implemented
THAILAND 30 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Government to begin easing nationwide lockdown May...
SOUTH AFRICA 30 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Incoming travelers required to undergo 14-day quarantine
CHINA 29 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: New temporary travel restrictions
INDONESIA 29 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Immigration processes suspended
COLOMBIA 28 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Home Office updates 30-day entry visa guidance
UNITED KINGDOM 28 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Temporary measure allows Third Level Graduate Program...
IRELAND 28 Apr 20
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COVID-19: MOM directs employers to update work pass...
SINGAPORE 28 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Commercial flight suspension, national lockdown
28 Apr 20
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COVID-19: France closes borders indefinitely
FRANCE 28 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Travel restrictions, quarantine measures extended
ITALY 28 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: State of emergency declared, visa changes implemented
MOZAMBIQUE 28 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: US to Canada travel restrictions extended
CANADA 27 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Movement control order extended third time
MALAYSIA 27 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Travel ban, other restrictions implemented
ETHIOPIA 27 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Government institutions to close temporarily
KUWAIT 27 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Updated testing arrangements for inbound travelers
HONG KONG 27 Apr 20
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USCIS extends closures of in-person services until June...
UNITED STATES 24 Apr 20
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CBP accepting requests for extension of satisfactory departure
UNITED STATES 24 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Visa validity extended
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 24 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Visitor relief measures implemented
QATAR 24 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Government expands extension of stay to include...
POLAND 24 Apr 20
-
H-1B contingency planning complicated by COVID-19
UNITED STATES 23 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Travel restrictions extended, immigration offices closed
COSTA RICA 23 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Trump issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrant...
UNITED STATES 22 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Closure of Trusted Traveler enrollment centers extended...
UNITED STATES 22 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Airport shutdowns extended, other restrictions added
GUYANA 22 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Partial lockdown lifted, border closures extended
GHANA 22 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Air borders closed, other restrictions implemented
COTE D IVOIRE 22 Apr 20
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Trump announces plans to restrict green card applicants...
UNITED STATES 21 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Departure procedures modified
PHILIPPINES 21 Apr 20
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BAL Analysis: Trump announces intent to sign executive...
UNITED STATES 21 Apr 20
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COVID-19: US, Canada, Mexico to extend restrictions on...
UNITED STATES 20 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Temporary flight ban extended
THAILAND 20 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: State of emergency extended
PERU 20 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Travel ban, permit delays announced
20 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Lockdown extended for 2 weeks, additional temporary...
SOUTH AFRICA 17 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: State of alarm extended again
SPAIN 17 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Further travel restrictions implemented
CANADA 17 Apr 20
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COVID-19: MOM issues exit guidelines for Malaysian employees
SINGAPORE 17 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Travel restrictions issued
17 Apr 20
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COVID-19: State of alarm extended again
EGYPT 17 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Travel restrictions implemented
LIBERIA 17 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Family reunification policy updated
CANADA 17 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Government issues essential services guidance
CANADA 17 Apr 20
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USCIS now accepting requests from visa-waived travelers for...
UNITED STATES 16 Apr 20
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COVID-19: International flight suspension extended again
INDIA 16 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Pandemic lockdown extended, fee waiver approved
NIGERIA 16 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine extended
ARGENTINA 16 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: State health emergency, travel restrictions implemented
CONGO, THE DRC 16 Apr 20
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COVID-19: National lockdown implemented
ZIMBABWE 16 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: National lockdown implemented
LESOTHO 16 Apr 20
-
COVID 19: Health State of Emergency announced
MOROCCO 14 Apr 20
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COVID-19: China closes embassy, consulates in US
CHINA 14 Apr 20
-
COVID 19: Movement control order extended second time
MALAYSIA 14 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Visa-free entry and visa waiver programs suspended
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 14 Apr 20
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USCIS reiterates existing authorities to excuse untimely filings,...
UNITED STATES 13 Apr 20
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USCIS announces delays to H-1B cap processing
UNITED STATES 13 Apr 20
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Vermont Service Center reopened
UNITED STATES 13 Apr 20
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USCIS Vermont Service Center temporarily closed
UNITED STATES 10 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Stay-Home Notice requirements expanded
SINGAPORE 10 Apr 20
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COVID-19: State of Emergency extended
SENEGAL 10 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Government updates transit guidance for foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 10 Apr 20
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Department of Labor declines to provide additional flexibility...
UNITED STATES 9 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Temporary flight ban implemented
THAILAND 9 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Immigration relief measures implemented
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 9 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Containment measures implemented
BENIN 9 Apr 20
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CBP reviewing requests from visa-waiver travelers to extend...
UNITED STATES 8 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Lawsuit seeks extension of all filing deadlines...
UNITED STATES 8 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Temporary visa changes announced
AUSTRALIA 8 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Stay Home Notice policy updated
SINGAPORE 8 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Resident immigration requirements temporarily suspended
MEXICO 8 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Resident immigration requirements temporarily suspended
POLAND 8 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Entry restrictions extended for non-Hong Kong residents
HONG KONG 7 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Travel suspension extended, in-country immigration services limited
CHILE 7 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Latin American entry ban extended
BRAZIL 7 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Home Office issues guidance for sponsors and...
UNITED KINGDOM 6 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Most immigration services moved online amid office...
SINGAPORE 6 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Inbound travel suspended until at least April...
ARGENTINA 6 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Visa and travel restrictions announced
BAHRAIN 6 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Limited public services continue
HONG KONG 6 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Government implements immigration document extension policy
GREECE 6 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Closure of non-essential services, domestic travel ban...
ITALY 3 Apr 20
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COVID-19: State of alarm extended
SPAIN 3 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Travel ban extended, visa extension measures implemented
QATAR 3 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Flight suspension, lockdown extended
IRAQ 3 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Flight suspension, lockdown extended
CYPRUS 3 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Temporary entry ban, visas extended
INDONESIA 2 Apr 20
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H-1B cap filing period opens, 275,000 registrations received
UNITED STATES 1 Apr 20
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USCIS in-person services further suspended until May 4
UNITED STATES 1 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Medical observation mandatory for travelers entering Shanghai,...
CHINA 1 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Flight suspension continued, government agencies remain closed
SAUDI ARABIA 1 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: New foreign travel restrictions issued
COSTA RICA 1 Apr 20
-
COVID-19: Government implements strict lockdown, travel restrictions
RWANDA 1 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Entry visas, international flights suspended
MYANMAR 1 Apr 20
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COVID-19: Travel and permit restrictions announced
CYPRUS 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Offices closed, services suspended
UNITED KINGDOM 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Right to work check requirements relaxed
UNITED KINGDOM 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Employment permit contingency plan implemented
IRELAND 31 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Entry suspended for foreign nationals traveling by...
BRAZIL 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Government imposes internal travel restrictions
NIGERIA 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Closures, limited services affect application processing
FRANCE 31 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Government extends restrictions
COLOMBIA 31 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Deadline extended for ID confirmation extended
FINLAND 31 Mar 20
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USCIS to process EAD extensions using previous biometrics
UNITED STATES 30 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Mandatory quarantine for all travelers
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 30 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Entry restrictions implemented, immigration services suspended
GREECE 30 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Travel and visa restrictions issued
MALAWI 30 Mar 20
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COVID-19: New measures affect residence authorizations, water entry...
BRAZIL 30 Mar 20
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USCIS lengthens deadlines for RFE, NOID responses
UNITED STATES 27 Mar 20
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REAL ID deadline delayed for another year
UNITED STATES 27 Mar 20
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Entry suspended, travel restrictions, quarantine measures imposed
CHINA 27 Mar 20
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Commercial international flight suspension extended
INDIA 27 Mar 20
-
Restrictions on international flights and some services announced
GUYANA 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Government restricts outbound travel
AUSTRALIA 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Dubai government offices closed
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Additional immigration services reductions
MEXICO 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Government updates travel, visa restrictions
NIGERIA 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Government extends strict measures to mitigate COVID-19
MALAYSIA 26 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: International flights suspended, quarantine, curfew measures implemented
KENYA 26 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Government implements extension measures for temporary visa...
NEW ZEALAND 26 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Border closed, preventive social isolation implemented
PARAGUAY 26 Mar 20
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USCIS in-person services remain suspended until April 7
UNITED STATES 25 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Visas extended, other measures implemented to ease...
UNITED KINGDOM 25 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Additional restrictions announced
SWITZERLAND 25 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Suspension of UAE residence visa endorsement on...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 25 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Travel restrictions strengthened again
SPAIN 25 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Travel, visa and permit restrictions strengthened
BELGIUM 25 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Border closed, flights suspended
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 25 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Government implements visa extension, overstay policy
TAIWAN 25 Mar 20
-
COVID-19: Foreign travel restrictions tightened and online applications
NORWAY 25 Mar 20
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PERM labor certifications to be issued electronically
UNITED STATES 24 Mar 20
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Temporary measures in place for E-Verify procedures
UNITED STATES 24 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Inbound, outbound air travel to be suspended...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 24 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Visitors arriving from US face quarantine
JAPAN 24 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Non-residents to be barred entry under new...
HONG KONG 24 Mar 20
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COVID-19: Brazil restricts foreign nationals traveling from Uruguay
BRAZIL 24 Mar 20
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Immigration services limited to those with appointments
FINLAND 24 Mar 20
-
Additional travel restrictions, quarantine measures implemented
GHANA 24 Mar 20
-
Travel restrictions, quarantine measures implemented
MYANMAR 24 Mar 20
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Government orders country locked down for 21 days
SOUTH AFRICA 24 Mar 20
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International flights halted to mitigate COVID-19 spread
PANAMA 23 Mar 20
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Travel ban imposed for most inbound travelers
TAIWAN 23 Mar 20
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Non-essential travel suspended, limitations continue on those entering...
ITALY 23 Mar 20
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Entry restrictions implemented
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 23 Mar 20
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Inbound international flights halted
COLOMBIA 23 Mar 20
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Measures implemented to ease requirements for current visa,...
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 23 Mar 20
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Immigration services restrictions implemented, visas extended
INDIA 23 Mar 20
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Further travel restrictions, self-quarantine guidance
SINGAPORE 23 Mar 20
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Immigration services suspended, self-quarantine measures imposed
IRELAND 23 Mar 20
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Cities implement measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission from...
CHINA 23 Mar 20
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False fair hiring declaration results in $18,000 fine
SINGAPORE 20 Mar 20
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Borders closed to foreign nationals and returning Ecuadorians
ECUADOR 20 Mar 20
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Inbound travel halted, immigration offices limit services
COSTA RICA 20 Mar 20
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Border closed to most foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 20 Mar 20
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Visa on arrival suspended for nationals of 13...
NIGERIA 20 Mar 20
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Embassies close consular departments
NETHERLANDS 20 Mar 20
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Guidance issued on COVID-19 travel, visa restrictions
SOUTH AFRICA 20 Mar 20
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Foreign travel from most of Europe, some countries...
BRAZIL 20 Mar 20
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Commercial international flights suspended
INDIA 20 Mar 20
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Entry prohibited for UAE visa holders abroad, visa...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 20 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions expanded
GERMANY 20 Mar 20
-
Temporary measures announced for immigration-related filings
UNITED STATES 20 Mar 20
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USCIS suspends premium processing for employment petitions
UNITED STATES 20 Mar 20
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US restricts land travel from Canada, Mexico
UNITED STATES 20 Mar 20
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Foreign travelers from Venezuela suspended
BRAZIL 19 Mar 20
-
Foreign travel suspension and quarantine announced
PANAMA 19 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions imposed, immigration services limited
KENYA 19 Mar 20
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Foreign travel suspension announced
UKRAINE 19 Mar 20
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Travelers from all foreign countries and territories now...
HONG KONG 19 Mar 20
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Borders closed, visas automatically extended in response to...
ISRAEL 19 Mar 20
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Entry suspended to UAE visa holders abroad
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 Mar 20
-
New travel restrictions issued
SWITZERLAND 19 Mar 20
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COVID-19 entry ban extended
AUSTRALIA 19 Mar 20
-
Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers close
UNITED STATES 19 Mar 20
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State Department suspends visa services, issues worldwide Level...
UNITED STATES 19 Mar 20
-
Travel restrictions, quarantine implemented
GHANA 18 Mar 20
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Travel suspended, businesses close in response to COVID-19
PERU 18 Mar 20
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Brazil and Chile added to flight ban list,...
ARGENTINA 18 Mar 20
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Government implements strict immigration measures, restricts travel
COLOMBIA 18 Mar 20
-
Travel restrictions expanded, visa-exemption policy suspended
INDONESIA 18 Mar 20
-
Additional COVID-19 travel advisory issued
INDIA 18 Mar 20
-
Government issues travel advisory update
AUSTRALIA 18 Mar 20
-
Additional measures implemented in response to COVID-19
FRANCE 18 Mar 20
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Member states agree to 30-day halt to most...
EUROPEAN UNION 18 Mar 20
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COVID-19 update: U.S.-Canadian border, USCIS services
UNITED STATES 18 Mar 20
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COVID-19 update: USCIS to close offices to the...
UNITED STATES 17 Mar 20
-
Government closes borders, immigration offices
CHILE 17 Mar 20
-
Visa and travel suspensions announced
QATAR 17 Mar 20
-
Government imposes strict measures to mitigate COVID-19
MALAYSIA 17 Mar 20
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Health quarantine expanded to include travelers from all...
HONG KONG 17 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions expanded
INDIA 17 Mar 20
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Borders closed to foreign nationals
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 Mar 20
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Ministry of Manpower issues employee travel guidelines for...
SINGAPORE 17 Mar 20
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All non-essential businesses to shut down, most travel...
GERMANY 17 Mar 20
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Borders close, US citizens exempt
CANADA 17 Mar 20
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USCIS closes offices in Bay Area, State Department...
UNITED STATES 17 Mar 20
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New measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
FRANCE 16 Mar 20
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Travel ban on 8 countries announced to combat...
SOUTH AFRICA 16 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions and self-isolation requirements extended
NEW ZEALAND 16 Mar 20
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All international flights suspended for two weeks, government...
SAUDI ARABIA 16 Mar 20
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All travelers subject to 14-day self-isolation, cruise ships...
AUSTRALIA 16 Mar 20
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USCIS to suspend premium processing for H-1B cap...
UNITED STATES 16 Mar 20
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COVID-19 update: new entry restrictions take effect, embassies...
UNITED STATES 16 Mar 20
-
State of emergency declared, travel restrictions implemented
POLAND 16 Mar 20
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White House extends COVID-19 travel ban to UK,...
UNITED STATES 14 Mar 20
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Government enforcing second location work permission rules
MALAYSIA 13 Mar 20
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Travel restriction implemented for Spain and Italy
CHILE 13 Mar 20
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Travel suspended from several countries, including US, UK,...
ARGENTINA 13 Mar 20
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Trump declares national emergency as officials move to...
UNITED STATES 13 Mar 20
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Iraq extends entry ban to 7 nationalities, KRG...
IRAQ 12 Mar 20
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COVID-19 update: Ghana, Kenya, Niger and South Africa
12 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions expanded to Italy
AUSTRALIA 12 Mar 20
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Government advises against all domestic, international travel
ITALY 12 Mar 20
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Visas to be suspended in effort to mitigate...
INDIA 12 Mar 20
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Authorities expand measures to mitigate spread of COVID-19...
HONG KONG 11 Mar 20
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Work, travel restrictions expanded
SINGAPORE 11 Mar 20
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Quarantine implemented for inbound travel
ISRAEL 11 Mar 20
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COVID-19 update: Consular services limited in Spain, Seattle...
UNITED STATES 11 Mar 20
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Entry ban, other measures expanded to contain spread...
AUSTRALIA 10 Mar 20
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Travel restrictions expanded to more countries
SAUDI ARABIA 10 Mar 20
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Quarantine extended to entire country, government offices in...
ITALY 10 Mar 20
-
BAL FAQ: COVID-19 and immigration law
UNITED STATES 9 Mar 20
-
Iran and South Korea travel restrictions issued
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 6 Mar 20
-
New COVID-19 travel restrictions issued
INDIA 6 Mar 20
-
Multiple new COVID-19 travel measures implemented
VIET NAM 5 Mar 20
-
Travel halted to Iran, Thailand for UAE nationals
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 Mar 20
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South Korea travel ban partially lifted
PHILIPPINES 5 Mar 20
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Visa application centers in China closed till March...
IRELAND 5 Mar 20
-
Health quarantine implemented for travelers from Iran and...
HONG KONG 3 Mar 20
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Covid-19 virus updates
SINGAPORE 28 Feb 20
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New Covid-19 virus restrictions added for travelers from...
TAIWAN 28 Feb 20
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Ministry of Health adds Japan, South Korea to...
ISRAEL 26 Feb 20
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Immigration Department continues to limit available services
HONG KONG 24 Feb 20
-
Australian government extends entry restrictions on foreign nationals
AUSTRALIA 21 Feb 20
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Flights suspended, visa issuance stopped amid coronavirus outbreak
CZECH REPUBLIC 20 Feb 20
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Home Office issues guidance for those unable to...
UNITED KINGDOM 20 Feb 20
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Outward travel ban lifted for Filipino workers, students,...
PHILIPPINES 19 Feb 20
-
Coronavirus: Visa extensions allowed for certain Chinese nationals...
SOUTH AFRICA 19 Feb 20
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Visa application centers in China closed until further...
IRELAND 18 Feb 20
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New travel restrictions, home quarantine measures take effect
ISRAEL 18 Feb 20
-
Immigration Department continues to limit available services
HONG KONG 17 Feb 20
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New travel request application window for employees in...
SINGAPORE 17 Feb 20
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Taiwan removed from entry ban
PHILIPPINES 17 Feb 20
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India bars entry to foreign nationals in China...
INDIA 14 Feb 20
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Coronavirus declared “serious and imminent” threat, new measures...
UNITED KINGDOM 14 Feb 20
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Entry restrictions increased in effort to stop spread...
MALAYSIA 13 Feb 20
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Government suspends entry for all foreign nationals coming...
NEW ZEALAND 13 Feb 20
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New requirements for employers of work pass holders...
SINGAPORE 12 Feb 20
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Government suspends flights, entry for travelers from mainland...
INDONESIA 11 Feb 20
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Immigration Department continues to limit available services in...
HONG KONG 11 Feb 20
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In-country applicants now required to submit biometrics
CANADA 12 Dec 19
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Prevailing wage updates
CANADA 21 Nov 19
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Pilot program allows sponsorship of undeclared family members
CANADA 1 Oct 19
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New legislation leads to Regular Skilled Worker Program...
CANADA 9 Aug 19
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Changes to Global Talent Occupations list
CANADA 31 Jul 19
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Ontario Immigration Nominee Program introduces new Tech Draw
CANADA 29 Jul 19
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Invitations up, cutoff score down slightly in latest...
CANADA 11 Jul 19
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Cutoff score drops slightly in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 28 Jun 19
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Cutoff score remains relatively high in latest Express...
CANADA 13 Jun 19
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Express Entry: Minimum score ticks up in latest...
CANADA 30 May 19
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Express Entry draw: 500 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 16 May 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 3 May 19
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Median hourly wages updated
CANADA 30 Apr 19
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Delays impacting Temporary Foreign Worker Program
CANADA 30 Apr 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 18 Apr 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 4 Apr 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 21 Mar 19
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Budget 2019 proposes permanency of Global Talent Stream
CANADA 21 Mar 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 7 Mar 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 25 Feb 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,350 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 31 Jan 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 24 Jan 19
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Visa applicants in Canada must appear in-person for...
CANADA, CHINA 18 Jan 19
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 10 Jan 19
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Parent and Grandparent sponsorship program to reopen
CANADA 8 Jan 19
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Plan to reduce immigration in 2019 confirmed
CANADA 26 Dec 18
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Reminder: new biometrics requirement set to take effect
CANADA 24 Dec 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 12 Dec 18
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Law categorizing DUI offenses as ‘serious criminality’ set...
CANADA 5 Dec 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 29 Nov 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 19 Nov 18
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Target set to accept nearly 1 million new...
CANADA 2 Nov 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 30 Oct 18
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VACs to close in New York, Los Angeles
CANADA 25 Oct 18
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Canada updates prevailing wage rates
CANADA 22 Oct 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations, minimum score of...
CANADA 15 Oct 18
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Express Entry update
CANADA 3 Oct 18
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Quebec skills-recognition portal launches
CANADA 11 Sep 18
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Express Entry draw: 3,900 invitations issued
CANADA 5 Sep 18
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Investor program to accept new applications beginning Sept....
CANADA 4 Sep 18
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IRCC to raise cap, scrap lottery for parent,...
CANADA 23 Aug 18
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Express Entry draw: invitations remain high, with low...
CANADA 22 Aug 18
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Saudi students in Canada ordered home amid diplomatic...
CANADA, SAUDI ARABIA 8 Aug 18
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3,750 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 8 Aug 18
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3,750 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 25 Jul 18
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Details released on Quebec’s Expression of Interest program
CANADA 20 Jul 18
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Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program to reopen with stricter...
CANADA 20 Jul 18
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Reminder: new biometrics requirement set to take effect
CANADA 19 Jul 18
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DUI offenses carry greater consequences for foreign nationals
CANADA 17 Jul 18
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Trend continues in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 11 Jul 18
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Quebec to introduce new immigration system for economic...
CANADA 9 Jul 18
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Saskatchewan updates in-demand occupations
CANADA 9 Jul 18
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Permanent residence application period shortened for Express Entry...
CANADA 26 Jun 18
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Trend continues in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 25 Jun 18
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Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan announce updates to provincial...
CANADA 25 Jun 18
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Latest Express Entry draw invites 3,750 for permanent...
CANADA 13 Jun 18
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Streamlined study permits now available for nationals of...
CANADA 11 Jun 18
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IRCC report highlights growth of Express Entry program
CANADA 5 Jun 18
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700 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 1 Jun 18
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UAE citizens to be visa-waived June 5
CANADA 29 May 18
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3,500 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 23 May 18
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3,500 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 9 May 18
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Portugal joins Canada’s IEC Program
CANADA, PORTUGAL 3 May 18
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3,500 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 25 Apr 18
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Canada eases medical inadmissibility rules
CANADA 19 Apr 18
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Canada extends LMIA exemption for nonprofit creative personnel
CANADA 18 Apr 18
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3,500 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 11 Apr 18
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Canada to expand biometrics requirement
CANADA 10 Apr 18
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Quebec changes threshold for popular investor program
CANADA 28 Mar 18
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Express Entry draw invites 3,000, minimum score drops
CANADA 26 Mar 18
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3,000 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 14 Mar 18
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Plan set to increase Francophone immigration
CANADA 5 Mar 18
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3,000 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 21 Feb 18
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Government to increase immigration levels over 3 years
CANADA 16 Feb 18
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Ontario searches Express Entry pool for hundreds of...
CANADA 16 Feb 18
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3,000 invited to apply for permanent residency in...
CANADA 7 Feb 18
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Canada invites 2,750 to apply for permanent residency,...
CANADA 24 Jan 18
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program quota gets an increase
CANADA 22 Jan 18
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Canada invites 2,750 to apply for permanent residency,...
CANADA 10 Jan 18
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Canada invites 2,750 to apply for permanent residency,...
CANADA 20 Dec 17
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Spousal open work permit program extended until 2019
CANADA 19 Dec 17
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Canada testing phone confirmation for approved permanent residents
CANADA 11 Dec 17
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Visa limitations removed on Bulgarian, Romanian nationals
CANADA 7 Dec 17
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Canada invites 2,750 to apply for permanent residency,...
CANADA 6 Dec 17
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Argentina to waive visa reciprocity fee for Canadians
ARGENTINA, CANADA 1 Dec 17
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Government revises high-risk medical list
CANADA 29 Nov 17
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MPNP reorganizes permanent residency pathways
CANADA 16 Nov 17
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Invitations to apply for permanent residency up significantly...
CANADA 16 Nov 17
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Canada invites 2,000 to apply for permanent residency,...
CANADA 8 Nov 17
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Canada aims to accept nearly 1 million new...
CANADA 2 Nov 17
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AINP developing new streams for 2018
CANADA 1 Nov 17
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Canada targets provincial nominees, skilled trade applicants in...
CANADA 1 Nov 17
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Minister previews government’s 2018 immigration plan
CANADA 31 Oct 17
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Reminder: Canada to raise age of ‘dependent’ children
CANADA 23 Oct 17
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Latest Express Entry draw keeps number of invitations,...
CANADA 18 Oct 17
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Canada updates prevailing wage rates
CANADA 13 Oct 17
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Canada set to make additional changes to citizenship...
CANADA 5 Oct 17
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Number of invitations, minimum score remain stable in...
CANADA 4 Oct 17
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Slight increase in invitations seen in latest Express...
CANADA 20 Sep 17
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Slight dip seen in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 6 Sep 17
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NAFTA talks set to move forward after Trump...
CANADA, MEXICO, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 17
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Invitation numbers remain high in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 24 Aug 17
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Ontario launches pilot program for in-demand workers
CANADA 18 Aug 17
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Number of invitations to apply declines in latest...
CANADA 9 Aug 17
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Job Match to be required for LMIA workers
CANADA 4 Aug 17
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Invitations, minimum qualifying scores stay consistent in Express...
CANADA 2 Aug 17
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Analysis: Canada’s Global Skills Strategy program
CANADA 13 Jul 17
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Number of invitations to apply down in latest...
CANADA 13 Jul 17
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Minimum Express Entry score up in latest draw
CANADA 29 Jun 17
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Port-of-entry applications limited at some southern Ontario crossings
CANADA 22 Jun 17
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Canada launches Global Skills Strategy
CANADA 13 Jun 17
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 31 May 17
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Global Skills Strategy set to launch, though details...
CANADA 30 May 17
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Canada targets provincial nominees, skilled trade applicants in...
CANADA 30 May 17
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 17 May 17
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 5 May 17
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Implementation delayed for plan to limit southern Ontario...
CANADA 4 May 17
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Canada to raise age of ‘dependent’ children
CANADA 4 May 17
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Port-of-entry applications limited in southern Ontario
CANADA 3 May 17
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Limited visa waiver for Brazilians, Bulgarians, Romanians set...
CANADA 27 Apr 17
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Express Entry invitations remain high in third draw...
CANADA 19 Apr 17
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Trend continues: Express Entry invitations remain high in...
CANADA 13 Apr 17
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Express Entry remain high in latest draw
CANADA 5 Apr 17
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Changes to Express Entry coming in June
CANADA 3 Apr 17
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Express Entry invitations climb again in latest draw
CANADA 24 Mar 17
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Express Entry invitations climb again in latest draw
CANADA 1 Mar 17
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 22 Feb 17
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Argentina waives visa requirements for Canadian travelers
ARGENTINA, CANADA 20 Feb 17
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program to re-open for 2017
CANADA 16 Feb 17
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Express Entry invitations climb again in latest draw
CANADA 8 Feb 17
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Canada offers temporary residence to those impacted by...
CANADA 1 Feb 17
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship deadline approaching
CANADA 30 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations once again hit new high
CANADA 25 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations once again hit new high
CANADA 11 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations hit new high
CANADA 4 Jan 17
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Parent/grandparent sponsorship program now open
CANADA 4 Jan 17
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Express Entry invitations up dramatically in latest draw
CANADA 22 Dec 16
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program to affect...
CANADA 21 Dec 16
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Express Entry invitations remain high in latest draw
CANADA 16 Dec 16
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship program to select applicants by...
CANADA 14 Dec 16
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Government aims to dramatically improve spousal reunification processing...
CANADA 7 Dec 16
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Express Entry draw limited to provincial nominees
CANADA 30 Nov 16
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Visa waiver, electronic travel authorization for Mexican nationals...
CANADA 28 Nov 16
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Express Entry invitations continue to rise in latest...
CANADA 16 Nov 16
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Express Entry scoring system to change Nov. 19
CANADA 11 Nov 16
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Parent, grandparent sponsorship program to reopen Jan. 3
CANADA 7 Nov 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization becomes mandatory Nov. 10
CANADA 4 Nov 16
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Canadian government looks to reduce processing times, ease...
CANADA 2 Nov 16
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Invitations up again in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 2 Nov 16
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Canadian immigration projections to remain level in 2017
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Canada to ease definition of ’dependent child’
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Canada to extend visa waiver to Bulgaria, Romania
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Government proposes repeal of 2-year cohabitation requirement for...
CANADA 31 Oct 16
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Invitations rise, minimum score drops in latest Express...
CANADA 19 Oct 16
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Dual citizens must use Canadian passport to enter...
CANADA 18 Oct 16
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Invitations up in latest Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Oct 16
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Invitations to apply up again in latest Express...
CANADA 21 Sep 16
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Leniency period extended for Electronic Travel Authorization
CANADA 20 Sep 16
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Invitations to apply up significantly in latest Express...
CANADA 7 Sep 16
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Delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 29 Aug 16
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Minimum score up significantly in Express Entry draw
CANADA 24 Aug 16
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Invitations, minimum score remain level in Express Entry...
CANADA 10 Aug 16
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Invitations, minimum score remain level in Express Entry...
CANADA 27 Jul 16
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Visa-waiver reciprocity deadline nears
CANADA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 11 Jul 16
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Postal service gives notice of lockout
CANADA 6 Jul 16
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Number of invitations, minimum score remains level in...
CANADA 29 Jun 16
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Looming postal strike would disrupt work-permit applications
CANADA 29 Jun 16
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Canada set to waive visas for Mexican visitors
CANADA, MEXICO 28 Jun 16
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Canada clarifies travel rule for residents with ‘implied...
CANADA 27 Jun 16
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Invitations, minimum scores remain low in latest Express...
CANADA 15 Jun 16
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Invitations, minimum scores remain low in latest Express...
CANADA 1 Jun 16
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Francophone work-permit stream opens today
CANADA 1 Jun 16
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Invitations, minimum scores drop in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 18 May 16
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Annual quota met for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program...
CANADA 11 May 16
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Minimum score rises, number of invitations drop in...
CANADA 6 May 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization grace period to run until...
CANADA 29 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains level in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 20 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains level in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 6 Apr 16
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Report issued on first year of Express Entry
CANADA 5 Apr 16
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Minimum score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 23 Mar 16
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Scammers targeting foreign nationals
CANADA 23 Mar 16
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Francophone stream to be reintroduced under International Mobility...
CANADA 22 Mar 16
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Government sets 2016 targets for immigration levels
CANADA 9 Mar 16
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Minimum score rises in sixth Express Entry draw
CANADA 9 Mar 16
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Grace period announced for Electronic Travel Authorization
CANADA 3 Mar 16
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Canada doubles cap for parent, grandparent permanent residence...
CANADA 1 Mar 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization becomes mandatory soon
CANADA 1 Mar 16
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Proposed law would relax citizenship requirements
CANADA 29 Feb 16
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Minimum score remains low in fifth Express Entry...
CANADA 24 Feb 16
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Minimum score remains low in fourth Express Entry...
CANADA 10 Feb 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization system becomes mandatory March 15
CANADA 5 Feb 16
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Canada announces LMIA exemptions for film, TV workers
CANADA 4 Feb 16
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Alberta reopens provincial nomination program
CANADA 1 Feb 16
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British Columbia provincial nominee program introduces new intake...
CANADA 1 Feb 16
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Minimum score up slightly in third Express Entry...
CANADA 28 Jan 16
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Official instructions released for employer inspections
CANADA 27 Jan 16
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Electronic Travel Authorization system experiencing technical difficulties
CANADA 21 Jan 16
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Minimum score drops in second Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Jan 16
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Application period for popular program for parents, grandparents...
CANADA 8 Jan 16
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Minimum points remain consistent in first 2016 Express...
CANADA 7 Jan 16
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The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...
AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jan 16
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Popular program for parents, grandparents reopens
CANADA 4 Jan 16
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Initial Express Entry profiles set to expire
CANADA 29 Dec 15
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program now open
CANADA 23 Dec 15
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Minimum score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 18 Dec 15
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Work permit program for spouses, common-law partners extended
CANADA 16 Dec 15
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CIC experiencing continued problems with online systems
CANADA 11 Dec 15
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Canada launches IEC program overhaul
CANADA 4 Dec 15
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Threshold score remains low in latest Express Entry...
CANADA 4 Dec 15
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Four visa-required countries to be added to eTA...
CANADA 2 Dec 15
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Express Entry draw: minimum points remain low
CANADA 30 Nov 15
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Ontario provincial nominations reach limit
CANADA 17 Nov 15
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Minimum points remain consistent in Express Entry draw
CANADA 13 Nov 15
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Online portal causing delays for LMIA-exempt applicants
CANADA 11 Nov 15
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Trans-Pacific Partnership to allow streamlined travel and work...
CANADA 5 Nov 15
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New penalty regime to take effect Dec. 1
CANADA 4 Nov 15
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Canadian PM announces ministers for immigration, labor
CANADA 4 Nov 15
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Ontario to launch corporate stream
CANADA 30 Oct 15
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Quebec Skilled Worker Program to reopen Nov. 4
CANADA 30 Oct 15
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Parent and grandparent sponsorship to reopen Jan. 4
CANADA 29 Oct 15
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Minimum points begin to rise in latest Express...
CANADA 23 Oct 15
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New government may bring immigration changes
CANADA 20 Oct 15
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International Experience Canada application deadline nears
CANADA 2 Oct 15
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Immigration authorities step up audits of employers
CANADA 1 Oct 15
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Lowest minimum score to date accepted in Express...
CANADA 21 Sep 15
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Canada no longer accepting police clearances from FBI...
CANADA 2 Sep 15
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Increased delays anticipated during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 15
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Extension applicants face significant delays
CANADA 24 Aug 15
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CIC issues mid-year report on Express Entry
CANADA 6 Aug 15
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Canada expands China Transit Program
CANADA, CHINA 3 Aug 15
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Minimum score in Express Entry draws hits new...
CANADA 24 Jul 15
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Government proposes new penalties for work permit violations
CANADA 16 Jul 15
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Electronic Travel Authorization program to begin accepting applications
CANADA 8 Jul 15
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Canada announces plans to expand biometrics program
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Ontario introduces 2 new Express Entry streams
CANADA 4 Jun 15
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Emergency repair personnel category expanded for LMIA-exempt work...
CANADA 22 May 15
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Additional provisions implemented for LMIA-based work permits
CANADA 28 Apr 15
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Canada to require electronic authorization for most visa-exempt...
CANADA 23 Apr 15
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Minimum points in Express Entry draws continue to...
CANADA 6 Apr 15
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For first time, workers without LMIA-based job offer...
CANADA 23 Mar 15
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China begins issuing 10-year visas to Canadian travelers
CANADA, CHINA 12 Mar 15
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Express Entry results show decrease in points needed...
CANADA 6 Mar 15
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Soon-to-expire 4-year limit on LMIA-based work permits will...
CANADA 3 Mar 15
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New compliance rules to take effect for employers
CANADA 10 Feb 15
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Some permanent residence applicants forced to re-file applications
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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779 invited to apply for permanent residence in...
CANADA 4 Feb 15
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Application period opens for new investor visa program
CANADA 28 Jan 15
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Parent and grandparent program closes after reaching cap
CANADA 27 Jan 15
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New investor visa program to be launched this...
CANADA 20 Jan 15
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Express Entry launched; draw scheduled for later this...
CANADA 2 Jan 15
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Spouses may work sooner while awaiting permanent residency
CANADA 29 Dec 14
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Canada reopens application period for parent, grandparent sponsorship...
CANADA 24 Dec 14
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Express Entry program for skilled foreign workers to...
CANADA 2 Dec 14
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US, Canada offer temporary status to nationals of...
CANADA, UNITED STATES 1 Dec 14
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Penalty for misrepresentation increases
CANADA 1 Dec 14
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Canada planning to accept wave of new permanent...
CANADA 4 Nov 14
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Canada halts visas in unprecedented Ebola travel policy
CANADA 3 Nov 14
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New wage formula set for labor market applications
CANADA 3 Oct 14
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Employment minister: Temporary Foreign Worker Program applications down...
CANADA 24 Sep 14
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Work permit extensions may be filed during pendent...
CANADA 19 Sep 14
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New LMIA rules affect timing of work permit...
CANADA 28 Aug 14
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Border delays expected during Labor Day weekend
CANADA, UNITED STATES 27 Aug 14
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Changes will impact high-skilled temporary foreign workers, intra-company...
CANADA 23 Jun 14
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New rule lowers age of ‘dependent children’ for...
CANADA 18 Jun 14
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Employers hiring foreign grads no longer exempt from...
CANADA 13 Jun 14
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Intra-company transferees must meet stricter criteria
CANADA 10 Jun 14
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CAN+ program fast-tracks visas for Mexican nationals
CANADA 13 May 14
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Changes to 3 permanent residence programs for skilled/trade...
CANADA 25 Apr 14
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Canada Experience Class filling quickly, could reach quota...
CANADA 18 Apr 14
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Work permit applicants face long delays at consulate...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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‘Show us your papers’ provision appears on new...
CANADA 7 Feb 14
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Visitors will automatically be considered for multiple-entry visas
CANADA 6 Feb 14
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Foreign residents can sponsor parents, with limits
CANADA 3 Jan 14
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Companies face stricter labor market opinion rules
CANADA 3 Jan 14
-
New Cap of 12,000 Applied to Canadian Experience...
CANADA 8 Nov 13
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Free Trade Agreement Signed With Europe
CANADA 17 Oct 13
-
Foreign Service Officer Strike Ends
CANADA 27 Sep 13
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New Government Regulations and a Fee Now Applied...
CANADA 31 Jul 13
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Diplomats Expand Strike to Include 15 Busiest Consulates
CANADA 29 Jul 13