Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Designated learning institutions reopening to international students

s of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada and who have, or have been approved for, a study permit are travelling to Canada for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose COVID-19 readiness plan for DLIs To be able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada, DLIs must

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What do you need to be eligible for the PGP 2020?

Individuals who wish to submit an online application form to the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) should first make sure they meet all the eligibility requirements of the program. Sponsorship applications will be accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) between October 13 and November 3 and are subject to income, age and status requirements. Individuals who wish to bring their parents or grandparents
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Manitoba’s 100th PNP draw invites 191 immigration candidates

Manitoba issued 191 invitations in its latest draw for immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and international graduates through three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, Skilled Workers Overseas. The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed as follows along with their respective Expression
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Canada welcomed 11,000 immigrants in August 2020

Canada welcomed 11,315 new permanent residents in August 2020 according to the latest Canadian government data.   This was lower than the 13,645 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July. In addition to welcoming fewer immigrants in August than the prior month, Canada’s August 2020 total was well short of the nearly 31,600 immigrants it welcomed in August 2019. The coronavirus pandemic is to
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Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions

Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. As of today, October 8, extended family members can now cross the border to Canada, provided they are staying for at least 15 days and meet existing eligibility and admissibility requirements. If you are extended family,
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About the Parents and Grandparents Immigration Program 2020

Alberta-bound immigrants can now apply online for most immigration programs, but the province has also introduced new fees. As of October 1, applications to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can be done online, unless they are for the Self-Employed Farmer Stream. Candidates in the Alberta Express Entry Stream must receive authorization from AINP to access the new portal. The AINP says, in a media release, that the
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Canada opening border to international students going to coronavirus-ready institutions

International students will be allowed to travel to Canada starting October 20, if their study institution has a coronavirus-readiness plan that has been approved by its provincial or territorial health authority. Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are expected to send the specifics of their readiness plan to the provincial or territorial government, since this is the level of government that handles education in
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