Newsletter Archive
How Much Has the Pandemic Impacted Processing Times? (Spoiler: A Lot)
- by Ronalee Carey Law
August 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a nifty page on its website where you can look up how long your immigration application is likely to take to process.
For months, the page has had a statement regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on processing times:
The Parents and Grandparents Program will reopen in September, but not to new applicants
- by Ronalee Carey Law
July 2021
After much expectation, the 2021 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program will reopen the week of September 20th. However, new applications are not being accepted. Only those who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are eligible for the random selection process. This will be great news for those not selected in the January 2021 draw, as they will be getting a second chance in the ‘lottery.’ However, no new ‘lottery tickets’ are available, which will be devastating for anyone who couldn’t apply in 2020.
Post-Graduation Work Permit Holders Wanting to Become Licensed to Practice Their Profession Are Thwarted by IRCC’s Rules
- by Ronalee Carey Law
June 2021
Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Online Symposium. My paper and speaking notes are available here.
Racism Exists in Canada, whether our Politicians Wish to Admit It or Not
- by Ronalee Carey Law
May 2021
When I meet with prospective immigrants, I often ask them why they wish to move to Canada. Their responses vary, but economic opportunities and respect for human rights are usually at the top of their lists.