Immigration Update

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Canada introduces new pilots for rural and Francophone communities

On March 6, 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced new immigration pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities.

These include the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot, launching in the fall of 2024.

The rural pilot aims to address labour shortages in smaller communities, offering permanent residence pathways for newcomers.

The Francophone pilot, based on the RNIP's success, will increase the number of French-speaking newcomers in Francophone communities outside Quebec, aiding their economic development and demographic growth. The community application process opens this spring, with more details to follow.

#Rural_immigration, #Francophone_Immigration, #Rural_Community_Immigration_Pilot, #Francophone_Community_Immigration_Pilot

 

Canada extends special measures for Iranian temporary residents

On February 29, 2024, following Iran's response to protests sparked by the loss of Mahsa Amini, the Canadian Government extended special measures until February 28, 2025, to aid Iranian temporary residents in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents residing in Iran.

Under these measures, Iranian nationals in Canada possessing valid temporary resident status can extend their stay for work, study, or family visits without any fees.

They also have the option to transition between temporary streams within Canada, free of charge. Moreover, Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Iran desiring to depart can continue applying for passports and travel documents at no cost.

#Iran, #Mahsa_Amini, #temporary_residents

Canada will initiate a humanitarian pathway for Sudan conflict victims with families in Canada

On February 23, 2024, IRCC announced a new family-oriented humanitarian pathway for Sudanese and non-Sudanese nationals living in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023.

This pathway aims to facilitate their permanent reunion with family in Canada and will start accepting applications on February 27, 2024.

Eligibility for this program is extended to children of any age, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, or siblings of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident currently residing in Canada. Canada continues to express profound concern regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan and remains committed to the welfare of the Sudanese populace.

#PR, #Sudan, #humanitarian_pathways, #family_unification

Canada expands visa services with new VAC in Portugal

On February 19, 2024, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced opening of a new Canada visa application centre (VAC) in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 26, 2024.

This expands the IRCC’s VAC network to 163 locations in 110 countries globally. VACs facilitate document submission, secure transmission to IRCC offices, and offer biometric services. The move aims to strengthen ties between Canada and Portugal, providing Portuguese citizens with increased accessibility to visit, study, or work in Canada.

The Lisbon VAC eliminates the need for applicants to travel outside Portugal, enhancing cost efficiency and client service. Non-Portuguese citizens in Portugal requiring a Canadian visa can also use the Lisbon VAC.

Appointments can be scheduled starting February 12, 2024. Canada and Portugal, celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2022, have a bilateral youth mobility arrangement, allowing youth aged 18 to 35 from both countries to work and travel for up to 24 months. The 2021 Census reports approximately 448,000 people of Portuguese origin living in Canada.

#IRCC, #VAC, #Marc_Miller, #Portugal, #visa_service

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