{"id":982,"date":"2020-03-27T17:28:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T17:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/2020\/03\/27\/canada-immigration-updates-for-covid-19\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:23:32","slug":"canada-immigration-updates-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/canada-immigration-updates-for-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada immigration updates for COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada has now updated its immigration instructions. <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

This response comes as a measure to tackle and contain COVID-19. Also, to make sure that Canada continues to process immigration applications.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

We all are aware of the current situation.\u00a0COVID-19 or coronavirus<\/strong>\u00a0is a global pandemic.\u00a0And is burning a hole in the economy of every country. Canada is fighting to sustain its economy amidst this threat.\u00a0Thus the country is\u00a0ready to make sure that\u00a0it will still welcome all immigrants with open arms.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the latest information by the Canada govt,\u00a0IRCC<\/strong>\u00a0will continue to process immigration and citizenship applications. And will be taking measures to avoid delays in processing or refusal of applications. Thus,\u00a0it is giving\u00a0instructions to\u00a0apply for citizenship,<\/strong>\u00a0permanent residence,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0temporary residence applications.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The increased time limit for immigration and citizenship applications<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are applying for\u00a0Canada Immigration,<\/strong>\u00a0then you are in for a treat. As Canada\u00a0is clear that it will continue to make efforts to break its\u00a02020 immigration target<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0341,000.<\/strong>\u00a0Therefore, Canada’s immigration offices are still working.\u00a0Even though some offices are\u00a0working with minimum staff. So, some offices might take time in the processing of applications due to limited staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

IRCC is clear that there will be no fast track processing of applications. Except for special circumstances\u00a0and as per the decision of the Migration Program Manager of the concerned IRCC office.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, IRCC may continue to ask for extra documents for processing applications. Such as medical documents, police certificates, biometrics, passports, or any other documents that\u00a0require issuance\u00a0from Chinese, Iranian or South Korean authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, applicants will have 90 days to reply to the letter asking for additional documents. In case you received a letter<\/span> earlier and failed to reply then you will get an extra 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Note<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All\u00a0biometrics letters will continue to show a 30-day time limit. But all IRCC officers\u00a0have instructions to allow applicants to complete the process within 90 days.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Measures to make sure no family stays apart!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Canada\u00a0is\u00a0not allowing unnecessary international and domestic travel. This is to make sure coronavirus is effectively contained. Thus\u00a0it is making sure that no one is travelling without any specific reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

The country understands that no one likes to stay away from their family. As the family is all we have and all we need. As a result, it is taking\u00a0steps to make sure people are travelling (if required) after strict health screening.<\/span><\/p>\n

This travel\u00a0ban applies to\u00a0everyone.\u00a0Except for diplomats,\u00a0people identified as important by govt, and immediate family members of Canadians and permanent residents. In addition, Canada\u00a0is expanding the definition of immediate family members. From spouses, common-law partners, dependent children of permanent residents or their partner, and their dependant children, to members including parents, step-parents, the parents and step-parents of the spouse or common-law partner, and also including guardian or tutor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dependant child\u00a0is a parent’s biological child, who is not adopted by anyone except for spouse or common-law partner or is the adopted child of the parent. Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations (IRPR)\u00a0identifies two types of dependant children:<\/span><\/p>\n