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How to request your Canadian immigration GCMS notes

June 25, 2023 admin access to information and privacy request, ATIP, atip request, Canada, canadian border services agency, cbsa, gcms, gcms note, gcms notes, global case management system, global case management system note, immigration, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, life in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:38 +0000

The longest part of the Canadian immigration process for many applicants usually comes in the form of application processing time—the period of time after one submits an application, while they await a decision. This stage can extend for a prolonged amount of time, however there is a way that applicants can get an update on […]

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Open-work permits available for spouses, partners and children of sponsors

June 23, 2023 admin dependent child, family, family class immigration, family class sponsorship, family reunification, family sponsorship, family sponsorship canada, IRCC, open work permit, sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, temporary residence, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:21 +0000

During the processing of a family class sponsorship application, some sponsored spouses, partners, and their dependent children, will come to Canada as temporary residents to be with their sponsor. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced at the end of May a temporary public policy allowing these individuals to work in Canada while their application […]

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IRCC application backlog increased slightly in May

June 22, 2023 admin Canada, Express Entry, immigration, imp, IRCC, pgp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, tfwp, tr, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:25 +0000

The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the number of applications in inventory has increased since April. As of May 31, there were 2,248,000 applications in inventory across all lines of business. This is higher than the 2,006,000 recorded on April 30. The backlog of applications (those not meeting service […]

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All Canadian permanent residence applicants must now submit biometrics

June 20, 2023 admin biometrics, Canada, canada immigration, coronavirus, covid, eta, immigration, IRCC, permanent residence, study in Canada, tr to pr, visitor, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants. As of June 14, anyone applying for permanent residence (PR) must submit biometrics, regardless of if they have previously submitted them for a temporary residence permit. The update to the published policy means that IRCC is […]

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World Refugee Day: How Canada empowers refugees to succeed

June 20, 2023 admin aip, Canada, canada immigration, census 2021, citizens, empp, IRCC, PNP, work in Canada, world refugee day

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day. It is a day recognized around the globe that celebrates the success of refugees in their new lives. More importantly, it also recognizes how much must be done to offer support and a high quality of life to people who have fled their homes, often in traumatic circumstances. […]

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How Canada has advanced its commitment to family reunification so far in 2023

June 19, 2023 admin Canada, family, family class immigration, family class sponsorship, family reunification, family sponsorship, family sponsorship canada, Immigrate, immigration levels plan, IRCC, parents and grandparents, pgp, sponsorship, spousal sponsorship, undertaking

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:00:39 +0000

Reuniting families is a core pillar of Canada’s immigration strategy. A report released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last November 29 said the department would seek to fulfill the Prime Minsters mandate to reunite families by implementing a program to issue temporary resident status (TRV) to spouses and children abroad while they wait […]

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IRCC struggling to keep up as enquiries have more than doubled over the past five years

June 17, 2023 admin access to information, Afghanistan, applications, ATIP, backlog, calls, Canada, emails, immigrate to canada, immigration, IRCC, oag, treasury board, Ukraine

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:30:57 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) received more than eight million enquiries through its Client Services Centre (CSC) in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. This is more than double the 4.07 million enquiries in 2017/ 2018. The information was made available as part of an update to a report by the Office of the Auditor General […]

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Canada passes new law to promote Francophone immigration

June 16, 2023 admin bill c-13, Canada, canada francophone immigration, francophone, francophone immigration strategy, french canada, french immigration, immigration, IRCC, Quebec, temporary residence, Work

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:42:23 +0000

Canada has passed a new law that emphasizes the importance of the French language in Canada by prioritizing francophone immigration and minorities outside Quebec. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Bill C-13 introduces, for the first time, immigration into the Official Languages Act (OLA). The OLA is the federal statute that made English […]

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What to do after Landing in Canada

June 15, 2023 admin bank, banking in canada, finance, IRCC, life in canada, settle in canada, settlement, settlement services, sponsor content, T&D

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:04 +0000

Canada is one of the most welcoming countries in the world for newcomers, including permanent residents, international students, and foreign workers. However, it can be overwhelming when you arrive at a Canadian airport for the first time. In this article, we will outline what to expect and what to do after you land in Canada. […]

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Minister Fraser provides update on 700 international students facing deportation from Canada

June 15, 2023 admin article position 2, Canada, canada immigration, fake job offer scams, fraud, ghost consultants, immigration fraud, immigration scams, International student, IRCC, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:54:18 +0000

Today, the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) provided an update concerning the reports of international student fraud. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Press reports have recently shed light on an estimated 700 international students from India facing deportation from Canada after the federal government discovered the Letters […]

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