CANADA: Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions Extended Until July 31

Jul 2, 2020 | Global

Briefing

Canada has extended its travel ban on most international travelers until July 31, 2020.  It is noteworthy that Canada has not reciprocated with the European Union, which lifted Canada from its travel ban yesterday. The extension of the foreign travel ban was made based on the recommendation of Health Minister Patty Hajdu. The United States is exempt from the travel restrictions pursuant to a separate agreement made between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

More Information

Related Posts:

January 2025 Global Immigration Update

WR Immigration’s January global immigration updates include the latest developments on Canada’s Ban on Flagpoling, UK Sponsorship Costs, Australia’s Subclass 482 visa, and much more! Canada Ban on Flagpoling is Now in Effect The Canadian government has announced a ban on “flagpoling,” a common practice by which temporary residents of Canada exit and immediately reenter the country in order to access same-day immigration services, thus bypassing the normal wait times associated with renewing a work or study permit. Despite this ban, individuals who meet any of the following criteria may continue to flagpole: New Restrictions on Port of Entry Work Permit Applications Canada has also restricted port of entry (POE) work permit applications for those who reside outside of the country to individuals who meet the following criteria: Individuals who satisfy the above criteria and whose work permits expire while outside of Canada may apply for a new work permit at the port of entry. All others should submit their application online. Pause on Express Entry Arranged Employment Points Expected in Spring 2025 The government has announced that a temporary pause will be placed on arranged employment points during the spring to reduce fraud in the Express Entry system. Typically, Express Entry […]

Ukraine: Ways You Can Help

Below is a non-exhaustive selection of nonprofit organizations providing help with various aspects of the Ukraine crisis and taking donations. There are many other legitimate charities. Some have Ukraine-specific funds, while others use the money for their work in Ukraine and elsewhere. WR Immigration encourages anyone wishing to donate to do independent research on their charity of choice and can recommend the use of a research tool, Charity Watch. Americares is supporting health services on the ground in Poland for families affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis. Americares is also sending medicine and medical supplies to Ukraine for hospitals and responders there. Medical teams provide primary care and emergency treatment, in addition to mental health services. Catholic Relief Services and Caritas partners on the ground are providing safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transport to safe areas, and counseling support across Ukraine and in bordering countries. Direct Relief is working directly with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health and other on-the-ground partners to provide urgently needed medical aid, including emergency response packs intended for first responders, oxygen concentrators, critical care medicines, and other supplies. Doctors Without Borders has teams in Ukraine, Poland, and other bordering countries to provide surgical care, emergency medicine […]