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These instructions apply to IRCC employees. Since applicants cannot submit their applications at ports of entry, the instructions do not apply to border services officers. A temporary public policy has been issued to allow certain temporary residents to apply for a work permit from within Canada. While all temporary residents can apply for an employer-specific…
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This section provides direction specific to exempting an applicant from providing one or both pieces of biometric information. Biometrics exemptions are listed under subsection R12.2(1) and sections R12.6, R12.7 and R12.8 of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations (IRPR). It is important that officers enter the proper exemption category to ensure program integrity and for reporting…
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Ottawa, February 28, 2023— Through the collaboration of the federal and provincial governments, lululemon’s growing workforce and global headquarters will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure that recognizes it as a significant investment project under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (the Agreement). This means that, for a variety of high-skilled occupations, lululemon can hire foreign…
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Ottawa, February 23, 2023—The Government of Canada is resuming the collection of biometrics for individuals in Canada who are applying for temporary residence. Individuals who apply for temporary residence on or after February 23, 2023, need to provide their biometrics. This includes those applying to extend their stay as a student, worker or visitor to…
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