eligibility requirements

3. Visiting Canada5. Work in Canada7. Federal Immigration ProgramsC10. IRCC Policies and ManualsFamily Class (Spouses, Dependent Children, Parents)VisitWork Permit

New Policy: Spouse and Dependents Open Work Permit / TRV for Family Class Application

News release
May 26, 2023—Vancouver—Families are meant to be together, especially during life’s big moments like moving to a new country. That is why Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily, and support themselves once in Canada.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including

faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants

new and dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applicants

a new open work permit for spousal and family class applicants

open work permit extensions for open work permit holders expiring between August 1 and the end of 2023

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1. Immigration News6. Provincial Nomination ProgramsBC PNPCIC NewsHealthcare ProfessionalSkills Immigration

Early Childhood Educator, Now Eligible for BCPNP Skills Immigration (2022/03)

The Province is responding to the crucial need for more health-care workers and early childhood educators (ECEs).

Changes will be implemented for the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Skills Immigration stream that prioritizes these occupations and increases support for the care economy.

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7. Federal Immigration ProgramsC10. IRCC Policies and ManualsCaring for Children PathwayCaring for People with High Medical Needs PathwayHome Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker PilotPublic Policies

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for caregivers who applied under the Home Child Care Provider Class or Home Support Worker Class in 2020

Caregivers from abroad play an important role in supporting the care needs of Canadian families across the country.

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