Excessive demand on health services and on social services This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders. Note: The centralization and application processing instructions (not to be confused with the medical examination processing instructions) outlined in these program delivery instructions…
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Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP): COVID-19 program delivery On this page Temporary policy changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) Application deadline Distance learning Program stacking Part-time status Documents to submit Work authorization after submitting a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application Temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance of an open work permit to…
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October 7, 2022 Chapter 1 of the Overseas Processing Manual (OP 1) has been updated and converted to instructions. The new instructions provide guidance on processing overseas applications for permanent residence in Canada. These instructions will replace OP 1. New instructions Application submissions Applications from diplomatic, consular and official personnel Extending the validity of visas…
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Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release September 23, 2022—New Glasgow, Nova Scotia—Doctors from all over the world who choose to come to Canada and work in our communities play a vital role in keeping us healthy and ensuring local…
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