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In these instructions “officers” refers to both employees of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and of the Canada Border Services Agency. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) was created through bilateral agreements between Canada and the participating countries. The program falls under subparagraph R200(1)(c)(iii), as a labour market impact assessment is required. Under this program, employers…
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This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.   Important: Only spouses or common-law partners of study permit holders are eligible for an open work permit. Their dependent children are not eligible to apply for an open work permit under…
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On this page Who is a Canadian citizen The rights of citizenship Benefits of citizenship Legislative framework History of citizenship legislation Naturalization Act, 1946 Canadian Citizenship Act, 1947 Citizenship Act, 1977 Bill C-14: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adoption), 2007 Bill C-37: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, 2009 Bill C-24: Strengthening…
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On this page Overview Eligibility Limits to citizenship by descent under the Citizenship Act Exceptions to the first-generation limit Pathways to citizenship for persons not eligible for citizenship by descent Urgent processing Requesting urgent processing when the application is submitted Requesting urgent processing when an application is already submitted Examples of special cases or urgencies…
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