An most biometrics collections service centers were temporarily closed due to COVID-19 pandemic, there is uncertainty as to when these centers will reopen and operate at full capacity. Currently, there is a growing inventory of applications for permanent residence that cannot be finalized because applicants are unable to fulfill the biometrics requirement. A portion of … Continue reading Biometric Exemption for Permanent Residence Applicants with Previous Biometrics
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Biometrics Exemption for Temporary Residence Applicants in Canada
The Government of Canada is applying a temporary measure related to giving biometrics if the applicant is applying from within Canada: to extend stay as a student, worker, or visitorto restore status as a student, worker, or visitorfor a work or study permitfor a visitor visafor a temporary resident permit This applies to all new … Continue reading Biometrics Exemption for Temporary Residence Applicants in Canada
The new definition of “PARENT” under the Citizenship Act
A change in the interpretation of “parent” under the Citizenship Act has been announced on July 9th, 2020. The change allows non-biological Canadian parents who are their child’s legal parents at birth to pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad in the first generation. Until now, a child born abroad was automatically recognized … Continue reading The new definition of “PARENT” under the Citizenship Act
UPDATES: Travel to Canada and COVID-19
Canada extends the emergency order banning the entry of most foreign nationals (international travel) until at least July 31, 2020. The same restrictions and exemptions will continue to apply as before. Canada-U.S. border closure extended to July 21, 2020: The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21st. Generally speaking, … Continue reading UPDATES: Travel to Canada and COVID-19
UPDATES: GRADUAL REOPENING OF VISA APPLICATION CENTERS (VACS)
If you are not familiar with the term (VAC), it stands for Visa Application Centers, which are private companies that Canada has contracts with. These centers are located around the world, speak local languages, and facilitate collecting biometrics of the applicants (fingerprints and photos) as well as send applications and passports to the visa office. … Continue reading UPDATES: GRADUAL REOPENING OF VISA APPLICATION CENTERS (VACS)
UPDATES: ESSENTIAL WORKERS TEMPORARILY EXEMPT FROM GIVING BIOMETRICS OVERSEAS
For those who are not familiar with the term (Biometrics) and who must provide it, here is a glance at it. Biometrics: During the biometrics session, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) collect the biometrics information from the applicant. This includes: Biographic data: Name, date of birth, and other personal details of an applicant as … Continue reading UPDATES: ESSENTIAL WORKERS TEMPORARILY EXEMPT FROM GIVING BIOMETRICS OVERSEAS
UPDATES: PROCESSING OF TRV AND ETA TO RESUME FOLLOWING A PRIOR PAUSE BY IRCC
After a short pause of processing the temporary residence visa (TRV) “online” and the electrical travel authorization (eTA), the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces the resumption of processing these two types of applications starting June 9, 2020. Processing will take in consideration prioritizing applications based on the eligibility of the individuals to travel … Continue reading UPDATES: PROCESSING OF TRV AND ETA TO RESUME FOLLOWING A PRIOR PAUSE BY IRCC
UPDATES: FAMILY MEMBERS CAN VISIT CANADA FROM THE USA EFFECTIVE TOMORROW JUNE 9, 2020
On March 20th, 2020, the Canada-U.S. border was closed to non-essential travel to limit the spread of COVID-19 and is expected to continue until at least June 20. Non-citizens are able to cross the border if their purpose in Canada is deemed essential. However, today, Monday, June 8, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that … Continue reading UPDATES: FAMILY MEMBERS CAN VISIT CANADA FROM THE USA EFFECTIVE TOMORROW JUNE 9, 2020
Immigration Processing Fees to increase on April 30th, 2020
As of April 30th, 2020, at 9:00 AM (EDT), processing fees of some immigration-related applications will increase coping with inflation. The lock point is when the application is received. If your application is registered prior to this, the old processing fee structure will be applied to your case. Any application received after this time with … Continue reading Immigration Processing Fees to increase on April 30th, 2020
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