CANADA OPENS TWO NEW TEMPORARY VACs IN The USA FOR BIOMETRIC COLLECTION

On November 23, 2020, it was announced by the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that the new VACs are located on the Westcoast in Seattle, Washington and San Francisco, California and only candidates with a Biometrics Instructions Letter (BIL) from IRCC can schedule an appointment.  For many classes of Canadian visas, valid biometrics are … Continue reading CANADA OPENS TWO NEW TEMPORARY VACs IN The USA FOR BIOMETRIC COLLECTION

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

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