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IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate …
WEBOn March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times.
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IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada. To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria.
FAQ: How immigrants can vote in the Canadian election
WEBSep 11, 2021 · Alternatively, you can show up and register when you go to vote at a polling station. Advance polling dates are from September 10 to 13, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time. Election day is September 20. Most eligible Canadians are already registered to vote. You can check by going to the Elections Canada website, or calling 1-800-463-6868.
I got a DUI years ago. Can I visit Canada? - CIC News
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Criminal Rehabilitation: A permanent option if your DUI sentence was completed 5 or more years ago. A Criminal Rehabilitation application is a permanent solution to clear your criminal history. If your application is successful, you do not need to worry about being turned away at the Canadian border as …
DUI: How to enter Canada if you have been convicted or charged
WEBDec 5, 2021 · Canada may allow you to enter the country despite your DUI after considering the type of offense, the number of times you committed it, its severity, and when you completed your sentence. Even if you committed the offense years ago, it may still show up on your record when you come to the Canadian border, so it is wise for you to plan ahead.
IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP).. On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program.Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for SOWPs.
Entering Canada with a DUI from the USA - CIC News
WEBJul 28, 2021 · DUI is a hybrid offence in Canada. This means that the government can choose to prosecute it by summary process or by indictment. A summary offence is similar to a misdemeanour in the USA, while an indictable offence is like a felony in the American system. Canadian immigration law treats hybrid offences as indictable (as opposed to …
How can I contact IRCC directly about delays or new ... - CIC News
WEBJan 15, 2024 · The automated telephone service, on the other hand, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and allows applicants to check the status of their application and listen to pre-recorded information about IRCC’s programs. Newcomers can use the following phone number (for both lines), to contact IRCC (from within Canada only): 1-888-242-2100.