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MESIDOR IMMIGRATION NEWS & UPDATES
We bring the world of Canadian immigration to your fingertips, combining expert analysis with practical advice.

Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
The ten countries where Canada receives the most applications for spousal sponsorship
In 2021, more than 64,000 spouses, common-law partners, and conjugal partners were able to immigrate to Canada. The majority of these...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Tech companies in Qc call on the government to stop requiring newcomers to learn French in 6 months
Quebec's technology companies argue that it is unreasonable to expect newcomers to Quebec to learn French in just six months, and they...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada's immigration backlog has increased to 2.4 million
The immigration backlog in Canada has increased by 257,499 people in the previous month, owing to a large rise in temporary residence...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Newfoundland and Labrador to accept the second airlift of Ukrainians
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced on June 13, 2022 that the province will accept more Ukrainian nationals. On June...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Newfoundland and Labrador allowed Ukrainian immigrants to exchange their Ukrainian drivers' licenses
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced on June 10, 2022 about an amendment to motor vehicle regulations of the province...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada continues to accept applications from Ukrainian nationals under the CUAET
The government of Canada updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada's standing committee wants open work permits for international students
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (the Committee) asked the government of Canada to issue open work...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada has pledged $26.9 million for the acceptance of 4,000 more refugees from the Americas
Justin Trudeau, Canada's Prime Minister, vowed at the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles to allocate another $26.9 million to...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Humanitarian and compassionate eligibility standards for the Postgraduate Work Permit Program
The immigration court has ruled that visa officers do not have the discretion to alter the eligibility criteria of the Post-Graduate Work...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Quebec will recognize Switzerland's credentials for healthcare workers
The province of Quebec has signed an agreement with the Swiss government to recognize five groups of healthcare workers who received...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada has welcomed 830 Afghan refugees
The government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees in the country on June 10, 2022. According to the last update,...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
The Canadian government continues to welcome Afghan refugees
The government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees in the country on June 17, 2022. As of now, Canada has welcomed...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada celebrated the World Refugee Day
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Harjit S....
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Youth from Afghanistan and Ukraine will receive mental health services in Canada
The government of Canada announced the expansion of mental health services for Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers’ kids on June 20, 2022....
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
The IRCC confirmed Nova Scotia's allocation for 2022
The government of Nova Scotia published a news release on June 16, 2022 announcing new allocations confirmed by Immigration, Refugees and...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Ukrainians will receive free legal assistance through Pro Bono Ontario
Pro Bono Ontario will provide free telephone hotline legal assistance to Ukrainians arriving in Canada. The Hotline is a free,...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Manitoba issued 20 invitations to Ukrainian candidates
The government of Manitoba held the fifth draw for Ukrainian candidates on June 21, 2022. In this draw, the province invited 14...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Quebec is a popular destination for temporary foreign workers
Quebec's reliance on temporary foreign workers to meet labour shortages is growing at an alarming rate, and the overwhelming majority of...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
More Ukrainians were welcomed to Canada under the CUAET
The government of Canada updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Canada continues to welcome more Afghan refugees through its special immigration programs
The government of Canada has remained resolute in its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 refugees and war-affected Afghans to Canada....
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