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IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate …
WEBOn March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times.
How to calculate Canadian citizenship eligibility | CIC News
WEBJan 24, 2022 · 578272 shares. One of the eligibility criteria to become a Canadian citizen is that you need to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. Among other criteria, if you are age 18 and older, you need to have been in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship.
IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada. To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria.
Visitor Visa checklist: Everything you need to apply and visit …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Application processing fees for visitor visas are $100 CAD per person, and $500 CAD for a family (five or more people). Biometrics fees on the other hand are $85 CAD per person, and $170 per family (two or more people). These fees may be subject to change and cannot be refunded regardless of the decision reached on your application.
How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new ... - CIC News
WEBJan 15, 2024 · The automated telephone service, on the other hand, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and allows applicants to check the status of their application and listen to pre-recorded information about IRCC’s programs. Newcomers can use the following phone number (for both lines), to contact IRCC (from within Canada only): 1-888-242-2100.
Entering Canada with a DUI from the USA - CIC News
WEBJul 28, 2021 · When attempting to enter Canada with a past driving under the influence (DUI) offence, travellers may have difficulties crossing the border. This common situation arises due to Canada’s strict laws on DUI. Canada further strengthened these laws in 2018 when marijuana was legalized. The legalization resulted in …
How can I prove my relationship with my spouse or partner to IRCC?
WEBAug 16, 2022 · If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is in a relationship with a foreign national, you may sponsor that person to join you in Canada and become a permanent resident. You may sponsor your spouse, common law partner or conjugal partner. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration. In order to be eligible for spousal or common-law partner sponsorship, you must be able to prove ...
How Canada’s electoral system works - CIC News
WEBAug 30, 2021 · How Canada’s electoral system works. On September 20, 2021, Canada will hold a federal election. Anyone who is a Canadian citizen and age 18 or over on election day can run or vote for the House of Commons. This is one of the few privileges that citizens enjoy but that permanent residents (PRs) …
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