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IRCC increased the number of citizenship ceremonies
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has dramatically boosted the number of new citizens in the first quarter of 2022, as it tackles the immigration backlog. According to official data, more than 95,000 people became citizens in the first three months of the year, compared to 136,604 people throughout 2021. At this rate, Canada could have over 380,000 new citizens by 2022. The IRCC still had 399,325 citizenship applications in its queue of 2.1 million permanent and temporary residency applications. This year, Canada intends to have even more citizenship events and welcome even more new citizens, thanks to the planned modernization and expansion of services for those interested in becoming Canadians.
#IRCC, #Citizenship, #Ceremony, #backlog
Ottawa introduced new instructions for Quebec Selection Certificate holders
On June 9, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new update for specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) – A75]. New instructions clarify that applicants cannot apply for the labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exempt work permit category under the International Mobility Program at a port of entry being physically in Canada as a temporary resident. All CSQ holders have to apply for a work permit after entering Canada while holding authority to work. Since applications cannot be submitted at a port of entry, the new instructions apply only to IRCC employees.
#CSQ, #Quebec, #work_permit, #LMIA
Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed more Ukrainian newcomers
On June 9, 2022, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the province will accept more Ukrainian nationals. Additional 166 Ukrainians will depart Warsaw, Poland and arrive in St. John’s on Tuesday, June 14. Most Ukrainian newcomers will be taken to pre-arranged housing in St. John’s once they arrive to rest and begin acclimatizing to their new environment, while others will go on to stay with relatives and friends across the province. The arrival will be assisted by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s Ukrainian Family Support Desk, which has been providing pre-arrival assistance.
#Newfoundland_and_Labrador, #Ukraine, #Ukrainian_newcomers, #Family_Support_Desk, #service_registration_form
Canada accepted more than 15,000 Afghan refugees
On June 8, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that Canada has passed the milestone of welcoming 15,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021. The Government of Canada aimed to bring at least 40,000 Afghan nationals to Canada through the special programs for Afghan refugees, as well as via the special immigration program for Afghan nationals who assisted Canadian forces in Afghanistan. To individuals who still have not received a response on their refugee claims, the news may appear cold comfort. Many of these people were waiting for decisions because of IRCC’s delayed application processing.
#Afghan_refugees, #refugees, #Afghanistan, #IRCC, #Fraser