Although most of the
decisions are on standby and a certain delay, there haven’t been many major
changes to the Canadian Immigration Procedures. There has been a slight change which has been
more on a considerate basis. There aren’t going to be any rejections as such
while applying for a PR rather a slight delay may be there.
While Canada has imposed travel restrictions, candidates
are still welcome to submit Express Entry profiles as well as their permanent
and temporary
residence applications. Canada continues to hold Express Entry
draws and issue invitations to apply for permanent residence. Canada is also
being more flexible in processing applications by providing candidates with
more time to obtain and submit their documentation in case candidates are being
affected by COVID-19
disruptions.
The following are the only entrants allowed in Canada at
the moment:
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Immediate family of Canadian
citizens and permanent residents
(spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, grandchildren, parent
or step-parent, and guardian or tutor)
- Permanent resident applicants
who were approved for permanent residence before Canada announced its
travel restrictions on March 16, 2020, but who had not yet travelled to
Canada
- Temporary foreign workers
- International students who held
a valid study permit or who had been approved for a study permit
when Canada’s travel restrictions took effect on March 18, 2020
Express Entry draws continue and
federal and provincial governments continue to issue invitations to apply for
permanent residence
starting March 16th, all in-person
landing appointments are cancelled and will be held by telephone. IRCC will
contact you by email to let you know when your new telephone appointment will
be.
Biometrics deadline extended to 90
days, rather than 30. There will be 90-day extensions for additional document
requests on open applications.
It is mandatory for
those entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days.
The travel restrictions are in
place until June 30, 2020, at noon EDT.
The measures do not apply to trade or business
