From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release March 10, 2023 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today at the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax, Nova Scotia to continue their discussions on the future of immigration in Canada. Ministers focused on advancing joint initiatives to respond…
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From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release March 3, 2023—Manila, Philippines —Given the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and its impact on Canadians, a comprehensive and inclusive strategy is crucial to guide Canada’s actions. To this end, Canada is investing in fostering ties between Canadians and the region as part of its Indo-Pacific Strategy.…
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These instructions apply to IRCC employees. Since applicants cannot submit their applications at ports of entry, the instructions do not apply to border services officers. A temporary public policy has been issued to allow certain temporary residents to apply for a work permit from within Canada. While all temporary residents can apply for an employer-specific…
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This section provides direction specific to exempting an applicant from providing one or both pieces of biometric information. Biometrics exemptions are listed under subsection R12.2(1) and sections R12.6, R12.7 and R12.8 of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations (IRPR). It is important that officers enter the proper exemption category to ensure program integrity and for reporting…
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