April 26, 2022 The instructions have been updated to communicate the electronic travel authorization exemption for lawful permanent residents of the United States who hold valid status in the U.S. These individuals must carry official proof of their status in the U.S. (or an equivalent status document) and a valid passport from their country of…
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COVID-19: CBSA resumes border services at select airports From: Canada Border Services Agency News release April 28, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is gradually resuming border services at select airports affected by the temporary measures put in place as a result of COVID-19. The CBSA will resume services at 47 small…
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Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Temporary residence April 19, 2022 The Minister has extended the current Ministerial Instructions for all foreign nationals applying for a temporary resident visa, study permit or work permit from outside Canada to submit their applications electronically until March 31, 2023. The date listed in the program delivery instructions has been…
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Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019 Ministerial Instructions (MIs) implemented on June 18, 2019 and revised on April 22, 2022 instruct officers to refuse to process work permit applications received under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for caregiver occupations in specific circumstances.…
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