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Canada introduced updates concerning foreign national family members of victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752

The Government of Canada introduced new instructions for applicants who received temporary resident visas (TRVs) or temporary resident permits (TRPs) under the original public policy ‘concerning foreign national family members of victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752’ that was in effect from January 10, 2020, to June 30, 2020. Applicants who could not leave the country due to COVID-19 (as well as those who were unable to travel to Canada if they were overseas) and have an expired TRV or TRP may reapply with exemptions under this new public policy, effective March 23, 2021, until January 8, 2022. #PR, #Ukraine, #TRV, #TRP

May 18, 2021

Minister Mendicino marked the start of Citizenship Week

On May 17, 2021, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino marked Citizenship Week and mentioned achievements reached by Canada. The Minister also highlighted the contributions of immigrants to their communities as well as the Canadian economy. He encouraged all Canadians to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, and take the time to find ways to be in their communities, and help welcome new Canadians. The Minister also thanked front-line workers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and all Canadians who have worked tirelessly to help Canada throughout the pandemic. #IRCC, #Citizenship

May 18, 2021

Canada issued 890 ITA under the International Experience Canada

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted new invitation rounds in the pools of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. From May 10 to May 14, Canada issued 890 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for an IEC open work permit. As of May 14, there are 15,659 candidates registered in the pool, waiting for the invitation. In this round, there were 34 ITAs for Australia, 4 ITAs for Belgium, 192 ITAs for Chile, 12 ITAs for Costa Rica, 2 ITAs for Croatia, 25 ITAs for the Czech Republic, 16 ITAs for Denmark, 242 ITAs for France, 2 ITAs for Greece, 12 ITAs for Hong Kong, 81 ITAs for Ireland, 9 ITAs for Italy, 25 ITAs for Japan, 51 ITAs for South Korea, 8 ITAs for the Netherlands, 8 ITAs for New Zealand, 3 ITAs for Norway, 16 ITAs for Portugal, 9 ITAs for Slovakia, 27 ITAs for Spain, 4 ITAs for Sweden, 7 ITAs for Switzerland, 17 ITAs for Taiwan, and 84 ITAs for the United Kingdom. In total, Canada issued 8,503 ITAs under the IEC in 2021. #IRCC, #IEC, #ITA, #Working_Holiday, #Young_Professionals, #International_CoOp, #work_permits, #work_in_Canada

May 17, 2021

Canada proposed new ‘Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed a new code of conduct that is open to public consultation for 30 days. It was published under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act in the official Canada Gazette on May 14, 2021. The clauses cover all aspects of immigration consultancy services, such as relationships with clients, sexual harassment, discrimination, charging of fees, etc. The new code of conduct targets so-called ghost immigration consultants and tackles the scourge of fraud. #IRCC #Code_of_conduct, #immigration_consultants, #RCIC, #CICC, #ICCRC

May 17, 2021