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Canada introduced new instructions regarding revocation of citizenship
On February 21, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new public delivery update regarding the revocation of citizenship. New instructions clarify the process to revoke Canadian citizenship and assist the Case Management Branch (CMB) to evaluate cases where an individual’s citizenship is being considered for revocation for the reasons such as false representation, fraud or knowingly concealing material circumstances. When the IRCC suspects misrepresentation, the Compliance Inspections and Investigations Division (CIID) gathers and collates relevant information on potential revocation of citizenship cases. In addition, the Government also updated the instructions for general information on revocation of citizenship.
#Revocation_of_citizenship, #Citizenship, #CMB, #CIID
Canadian population supports Afghan refugees
Canadian population welcomes and supports Afghan refugees in their communities. Since August 2021, Canadians donated more than $1 million and over 200,000 goods, including kid’s toys, clothing, and personal care products. More than 5,000 Canadians have opened their homes and provided temporary accommodations to Afghan refugees. The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), the Afghan Network for Social Services, as well as Resettlement Assistance Program service provider (RAP SPO) in Calgary coordinate volunteers and donations to help Afghan refugees. Newfoundland and Labrador also welcomed Afghans with generous donations.
#Afghan_refugees, #refugees, #Afghanistan, #Canadian_support
Immigration Minister promised to fasten the processing of work permits
During the meeting with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser promised to improve processing times for work permits. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to use around $85 million budget to decrease processing times that have been rocketed after the beginning of the pandemic. Previously, the minister has announced that IRCC will reduce processing times of work permits, study permits, proof of citizenship, as well as permanent residence card renewals by the end of 2022.
#Processing_times, #Fraser, #work_permit, #study_permit
Quebec invited new candidates in the third Arrima draw
On February 21, 2022, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 29th invitation round in Quebec’s online system Arrima. On February 10, 2022, MIFI invited 523 candidates to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Candidates invited in this round had a minimum score of 592. In 2022, MIFI already issued 1,357 invitations. Since the launch of Arrima in July 2019, the government of Quebec invited 7,629 foreign nationals in 29 draws to apply for immigration to Quebec.
#MIFI, #Quebec, #Arrima, #QSW