IRCC published a new temporary public policy for foreign nationals

On June 30, 2021, the Government of Canada published a new temporary public policy that exempts some foreign nationals from having to complete an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application for permanent residence (PR) or for a permanent resident visa (PRV). The policy applies to foreign nationals residing in Canada who have submitted or have a pending application for PR or for a PRV and have not yet completed a new immigration medical exam; or those who have completed an immigration medical exam within the last 5 years and were found not to pose any risk to public safety or health; and those who have not left Canada for more than 6 months in the last year to live in another country that possesses a higher incidence of a serious communicable disease than Canada. New instructions will be in effect until December 28, 2021. #IRCC, #Medical_exam, #Medical_examination      

International students coming to Canada face barriers

As COVID-19 cases rise and fall in various parts of the world, travel restrictions and measures change. International students coming to Canada face numerous barriers, such as visa backlogs, lack of vaccination, quarantine measures, and fewer available flights. In addition, several universities require students living in residence to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Students who are unable to access a vaccine before move-in will have to receive one in 14 days. Students who are not fully vaccinated will have to follow federal government requirements.   #International_students, #COVID_19   https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=International+Students+Coming+To+Canada+Face+Barriers&qpvt=International+students+coming+to+Canada+face+barriers&FORM=EWRE

Canada returned to a 60-days e-APR in the Express Entry

On June 29, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) returned to the 60-day timeframe for a complete electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR). Applicants who received an invitation to apply (ITA) on or after June 29, 2021, must submit their application for permanent residence within 60 calendar days. ITA period for permanent residence was increased from 60 to 90 days at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide applicants more time to prepare their applications, in response to the challenges they faced in acquiring the necessary documentation. #Express_Entry, #ITA, #e_APR, #IRCC   https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/express-entry/assessing-electronic-application-on-section-a11-2.html

Ontario announced intake to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

On June 28, 2021, the Government of Ontario opened intake to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) expression of interest (EOI) system will be open throughout the year, and applicants can register an EOI at any time. Under the new EOI stream, the Government combined the Foreign Worker and International Student streams. Ontario still has to launch the EOI system for the Master’s Graduate and Ph.D. Graduate streams, which were announced in March 2021. #OINP, #EJO, #Employer_job_offer https://www.ontario.ca/page/2021-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates