Temporary residents: Maintained status during processing (previously called implied status) In the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), status and authorization are not linked as was the case in the previous Immigration Act (1976). Under IRPA, all foreign nationals authorized to enter Canada as per subsection A22(1)…
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COVID-19 vaccinated travellers entering Canada Travellers are eligible to enter or return to Canada if they qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller. On this page Check if you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller Checklist of what to have ready at the border Pre-entry testing (accepted types, timing) Set up your ArriveCAN account Arrival testing…
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Modernizing Canada’s immigration system to support economic recovery and improve client experience From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release January 31, 2022 — Ottawa — Immigration is the engine of the Canadian economy, helping to address labour shortages and keep our communities thriving. Newcomers have played an essential role in addressing some of our most…
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Entry/Exit Program The Entry/Exit Program is a joint initiative between Canada and the United States (U.S.), based on the Beyond the Border Action Plan. On this page Purpose What information is available Who can access entry and exit information Entry and exit data use by line of business (LOB) Data protection, privacy and rules for…
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