Immigration News Headlines – October, 2020

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CBSA News

COVID-19: Latest update October 1, 2020

September 28, 2020

Program delivery updates

Processing applicants with a diverse sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (SOGIE)

October 5, 2020

COVID-19 – Temporary resident visas (TRVs) and electronic travel authorization (eTA)

October 1, 2020

COVID-19 – Foreign nationals who are in Canada with a letter of introduction (LOI) after approval of a study or work permit application processed outside of Canada

October 1, 2020

IRCC Public Policy

Temporary public policy concerning applications for permanent residence as a member of the family class whose sponsor must meet a minimum income requirement in 2020

September 29, 2020

Immigration news

‘Finally crying tears of joy’: Reunions ahead as border restrictions eased

By Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTV News, October 5

City leads in pilot immigration program

By Sara McCleary, The Gananoque Reporter, October 6, 2020

Protecting the health and safety of farm workers during COVID-19

Newswire, by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, October 5, 2020

Stats show more people are leaving Sask. than are arriving from other provinces

By Bryan Eneas, CBC News, October 5, 2020

Canada Facilitates Travel Restrictions for International Students

Erudera College News, October 5, 2020

Canada bans tourists until October 31

By Akanksha Maker, Business Traveller, Oct. 6

COVID-19 has hardened Canadian views on immigration

Multicultural Meanderings, October 5, 2020

Border restrictions increase as second wave begins

By Reann Fournier, The Record, October 5

International students can enter Canada from Oct. 20 onwards

Study International News, October 5, 2020

Sault Ste. Marie nurses first in Canada to become permanent residents through new pilot program

CBC News, October 4, 2020

Canada is now sending work and study permits by mail

By Shelby Thevenot, Philippine Enquirer, October 4, 2020

‘This is really our only option’: B.C. families react to new border exemptions

By Allison Hurst, CTV News, October 3, 2020

Process to allow extended family members of Canadian citizens, permanent residents to enter Canada

By Anthony Reyes, WKBW Buffalo, October 2

Canada eases coronavirus border restrictions for siblings, grandparents, permanent residents

By Stephanie Levitz, Global News, October 2

IRCC Notice

Government of Canada announces details for opening of 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program

October 5, 2020

Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions

October 2, 2020

Express Entry draw # 164

September 30, 2020

Number of invitations issued: 4,200

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 471

Candidates from all Express Entry programs were eligible for this round of invitations.

CBSA News

COVID-19: Latest update October 1, 2020

September 28, 2020

Program delivery updates

Processing applicants with a diverse sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (SOGIE)

October 5, 2020

COVID-19 – Temporary resident visas (TRVs) and electronic travel authorization (eTA)

October 1, 2020

COVID-19 – Foreign nationals who are in Canada with a letter of introduction (LOI) after approval of a study or work permit application processed outside of Canada

October 1, 2020

IRCC Public Policy

Temporary public policy concerning applications for permanent residence as a member of the family class whose sponsor must meet a minimum income requirement in 2020

September 29, 2020

Immigration news

‘Finally crying tears of joy’: Reunions ahead as border restrictions eased

By Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTV News, October 5

City leads in pilot immigration program

By Sara McCleary, The Gananoque Reporter, October 6, 2020

Protecting the health and safety of farm workers during COVID-19

Newswire, by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, October 5, 2020

Stats show more people are leaving Sask. than are arriving from other provinces

By Bryan Eneas, CBC News, October 5, 2020

Canada Facilitates Travel Restrictions for International Students

Erudera College News, October 5, 2020

Canada bans tourists until October 31

By Akanksha Maker, Business Traveller, Oct. 6

COVID-19 has hardened Canadian views on immigration

Multicultural Meanderings, October 5, 2020

Border restrictions increase as second wave begins

By Reann Fournier, The Record, October 5

International students can enter Canada from Oct. 20 onwards

Study International News, October 5, 2020

Sault Ste. Marie nurses first in Canada to become permanent residents through new pilot program

CBC News, October 4, 2020

Canada is now sending work and study permits by mail

By Shelby Thevenot, Philippine Enquirer, October 4, 2020

‘This is really our only option’: B.C. families react to new border exemptions

By Allison Hurst, CTV News, October 3, 2020

Process to allow extended family members of Canadian citizens, permanent residents to enter Canada

By Anthony Reyes, WKBW Buffalo, October 2

Canada eases coronavirus border restrictions for siblings, grandparents, permanent residents

By Stephanie Levitz, Global News, October 2

IRCC Notice

IRCC expression of interest process for service delivery improvements projects is now open

October 16, 2020

Interest to sponsor forms for 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program now available

October 16, 2020

Special measures related to Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752

October 14, 2020

Program delivery updates

Facilitative measures to support those affected by the situation in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon

October 16, 2020

Temporary residents: Super visa

Express Entry Draw #165

October 14, 2020

Number of invitations issued: 4,500

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate: 471

Candidates from all Express Entry programs are eligible

Immigration news

Where are the immigrants in Canada’s policy debates?

By Keith Banting, Open Democracy, October 20

Liberal immigration quotas to be revealed by the end of the month

True North Wire, October 20, 2020

International post-secondary students call for lower tuition fees as classes move online due to the pandemic

By Quintin Bignell & Faiza Amin, City News, October 19, 2020

International students prepare return to Canada by the end of October

By Santiago Silva R. BCIT News, October 19

The pandemic upends debate on migration

The Christian Science Monitor, Editorial Board, October 19, 2020

New threat to international students and our future

By Gabriel Starr & Katherine E. Fleming, The Hill, October 19, 2020

Foreign students start gradual return — along with their much-missed tuition

By Jolson Lim, iPolitics, October 19, 2020

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration: Reds need not apply

By VAdim Ghirda, People’s World, October 19

New skilled-immigrants ranking system sees newcomers landing better jobs and more money, report finds

By Nicholas Keung, Niagara Falls Review, October 19, 2020

Canada warns of ‘ripple effect’ if ruling striking down refugee pact with US stands

By Joseph Choi, The Hill, October 19, 2020

Migration Plunges in Covid Crisis, Raising Global Economic Risks

By William Horobin, Bloomberg News, Oct. 19

By limiting student visas, the US is losing more than students

By Charles Dunst, Action News Now, Oct. 19

Immigrant Doctor Who Refused to Shake Hands With Female German Bureaucrat Denied Citizenship

By Tom Sykes, Daily Beast, October 19, 2020

Canada relaxes restrictions on extended family members, international students

By Oliver Mao, The Lawyer’s Daily, October 16

Hope, frustration and Canada’s ‘immigration lottery’

By Jonathan Juha, The London Free Press, October 16, 2020

Ottawa warns against LMIA abuse

By Abdul Latheef, Truck News, October 15

China Warns Canada Against Providing Asylum To HongKongers

By Snata Priadarshini, Fox Exclusive, Oct. 17

Justin Trudeau targets more immigration even with almost closed borders

FR24 News, October 16, 2020

Program delivery updates

COVID-19 – International Student Program and travel to Canada

October 21, 2020

International Mobility Program (IMP): Public policy, competitiveness and economy

October 20, 2020

IRB NEws

Immigration Appeal Division Expands Virtual Proceedings

October 23, 2020

Scheduling virtual proceedings at the Immigration Appeal Division

October 23, 2020

My Case pilot phase 2 launch

October 23, 2020

Immigration news

Fixing Canada’s ‘exploitative’ immigration system

By Alastair Sharp, National Observer, Oct. 27

Province to limit temporary foreign worker program to save jobs for Albertans

By Bob Weber, Global News, October 26, 2020

Uncertainty, anxiety for Ottawa man navigating immigration system during COVID-19

By Priscilla Hwang, CBC News, October 27

Will Canada give its foreign essential workers their rights?

By Usha George, Open Democracy, October 27, 2020

Colleges offer a helping hand amid the pandemic

By Jennifer Lewington, The Globe and Mail, October 26, 2020

International students may return soon to region

By Hala Ghonaim,. CBC News, October 26

Opinion: Immigration program website creating a buzz in city

By Don Curry, Bay Today, October 26, 2020

New Visa Limits Would Be a Self-Inflicted Wound for the U.S.

By Editorial Board, The New York Times, October 24, 2020

New Policy Allows Immigrants To Be Deported Without Appearing In Immigration Court

By Maria Ines Zamudio, WBEZ, October 24

Federal Government Encouraging Immigration In Spite Of Pandemic

By Connor Gerbrandt, Steinbach Online, October 24, 2020

Would-be immigrant to Canada learns the hard way after online consultant denies refund

By Jason Proctor, CBC News, October 24, 2020

International Biometrics + Identity Association explores principles and state of mobile digital ID

By Chris Burt, Biometrics Update, October 23

CANADA: Ottawa predicts system delays, backlogs unless court extends life of refugee pact

Orillia Matters, October 23, 2020

Nine million people have scooped up Canada’s 10-year visas. Some abuse them

By Douglas Todd, The Kingston Whig Standard, October 23, 2020

Promised path to residency for “Guardian Angel” asylum seekers yet to open

By Stephanie Levits, Prince George Citizen, October 22, 2020

Canadian MPs will investigate ‘safe haven’ plan for Hongkongers fleeing national security law

By Ian Young, South China Morning Post, October 23, 2020

Quebec Working To Close Loopholes in Immigrant Investor Program

Yahoo News, October 22, 2020

Refugee advocates concerned for detainee held in Brisbane hotel for 16 months

The Guardian, October 25, 2020

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