October 7, 2022 Chapter 1 of the Overseas Processing Manual (OP 1) has been updated and converted to instructions. The new instructions provide guidance on processing overseas applications for permanent residence in Canada. These instructions will replace OP 1. New instructions Application submissions Applications from diplomatic, consular and official personnel Extending the validity of visas…
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Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release September 23, 2022—New Glasgow, Nova Scotia—Doctors from all over the world who choose to come to Canada and work in our communities play a vital role in keeping us healthy and ensuring local…
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Study permits: Assessing study permit conditions Per subsection 220.1(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), study permit holders in Canada are subject to both of the following conditions: They shall enroll at a designated learning institution (DLI) and remain enrolled at a DLI until they complete their studies. They shall actively pursue their course or program…
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Student Direct Stream (SDS) The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The SDS is available to legal residents who also reside in Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia Costa Rica India Morocco Pakistan Peru Philippines Senegal Saint…
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