Newsletter Archive
Family Sponsorship Program for Ukrainians Opening in October
- by Ronalee Carey Law
September 2023
Starting October 23, 2023, Canadian family members can sponsor their Ukrainian family members for permanent residence. The Ukrainian family member must be in Canada with temporary resident status to be eligible. (They cannot be without legal status in Canada.)
2023 Parents and Grandparents Program Opens October 10th - No New Applicants Being Accepted
- by Ronalee Carey Law
September 2023
IRCC has announced the re-opening of the Parents and Grandparents Program for 2023. Yet again, applicants will only be selected from the pool of submissions from 2020. Those not selected in 2020, 2021 or 2022 will be eligible for random selection.
Temporary Foreign Workers Can Now Study Without a Study Permit
- by Ronalee Carey Law
August 2023
Earlier this month, IRCC announced a new public policy that allows some temporary workers to study without a study permit.
Calling all H-1B Visa Holders – Come to Canada!
- by Ronalee Carey Law
July 2023
Please note, this program has now closed.
On July 16th, IRCC will begin accepting applications for three-year open work permits for holders of H-1B (USA) visas. The first 10,000 applicants will be accepted.
