Travellers Face Hefty Non-Compliance Fines as Canadian Border Reopens
Lauren BoormanCanada continues to strictly enforce entry requirements, hitting travelers who do not comply with severe fines.
Tag: Visitor Visas
80% Of Arrivals To Canada Exempt From 14-day Quarantine
Adam PinskyBetween March 31 and Nov. 12, Canada had 6.5 million arrivals. Of those, approximately 5 million were exempt from the mandatory 14-day isolation requirement. In late March of this year, Canada put in place travel restrictions. These restrictions forbid any non-essential travel to Canada. Essential workers, some students, and only some classes of new permanent…
Extended Family Members Of Canadians Can Now Visit
Unmarried spouses, grandparents, siblings, adult children, and grandchildren can now visit their families in Canada. In June, IRCC amended their travel restrictions to grant exemptions for the Immediate family members of Canadians. This new release from IRCC greatly expands the type of family members that can now visit. The new rules will also permit, in…
Canada Offers More Immigration Support For Lebanon
In response to the August 4 explosion that rocked Beirut, Canada is increasing the immigration support to Lebanon. In addition to previous measures offered by the Canadian government to Lebanese citizens, Canada is now prioritizing visitor visas for the immediate family members of Canadians who are currently in Lebanon. Prioritizing visitor visas for the immediate…
Visitors Can Now Apply For Work Permits Without Leaving Canada
A new temporary policy will allow temporary residents in Canada to apply for a Canadian work permit without having to leave the country. Background Despite the pandemic, the Canadian economy is showing signs of recovery. The Canadian economy has gained over half the jobs lost during the initial months of 2020. Canadian employers in many…
IRCC Resumes Processing Of Online Applications For Visitor Visas & eTAs
As of July 1, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will once again process online applications for visitor visas and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs). Despite Visa Application Centres gradually reopening, processing will be limited to online applications only. Canada remains closed to tourists and all other non-essential travel until at least July 31. Those who…