Ever since Québec tightened its immigration programs a few years ago, many highly skilled foreign workers living in Québec have been looking into getting permanent residence (PR) under the Express Entry – Canadian Experience Class (EE CEC) category. It is possible to apply for permanent residence under EE CEC only if the applicant intends to permanently settle down outside of Québec. If, however, the applicant does not want to leave la belle province, EE CEC is not an adequate option. 1. EE CEC is not

New travel restrictions were released on September 15, 2021 and they will remain in force until November 21, 2021. This article summarizes how international students who are outside of the United States can fly to Canada to study.    Who can travel to Canada?  International students and their immediate family members can travel to Canada if an international student: will attend a listed institution that has an approved COVID-19 readiness plan and has a valid study permit or holds a letter confirming that their study permit application was approved, but the actual study permit needs to be issued at the airport

As of August 9, 2021 citizens and permanent residents of the United States can travel to Canada. This article outlines who can enter Canada, who cannot come here and how to enter Canada by land from the States.  Who can enter Canada? 1. Fully vaccinated US citizens or US permanent residents. 2. Unvaccinated children under the age of 18 who enter with their fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian or tutor currently residing in the US.  3. Unvaccinated person over 18 who is a dependent and

Disclaimer: Immigration’s rules and procedures are changing constantly. Information included in this article is current as of July 27, 2021. As of July 5, 2021 fully vaccinated family members of Canadians may be exempted from undergoing a14-day quarantine and a Day-8 COVID 19 test. There are, however, no guarantees that a quarantineexemption will be granted; Canadian border officers will ultimately decide whether the exemption willbe granted. A. Who qualifies as a family member? Immediate and extended family members of Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents andpersons registered under