The IRCC, on March 25th, has announced that they will be inviting privately sponsored refugees from the Group of Five and Community Sponsorship streams to participate in a survey. Participants will be selected at random and will be contacted online and in some cases by telephone.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/refugee-survey-private-sponsorship-program.html

The IRCC, on March 19th, has announced that due to an issue with systems, some people’s biometric data has been held for longer than the stated retention period. Those affected have been contacted.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/email-letter-sent-retention-biometrics-information.html

The Languages Canada Study Safe Corridor – TRAVEL SAFE
registration platform has been revamped and offers a more streamlined,
user-friendly experience for international students booking their Canadian safe arrival and quarantine package.

The new platform allows users to view hotel details, as well as
student and companion package pricing, before beginning the registration process. Additionally, a French version of the registration website is now available!

For more information: https://www.languagescanada.ca/en/blog/blog/improved-study-safe-corridor-travel-safe-registration-platform

The IRCC has released new guidance on February 19th for the amendment of the pre-removal risk assessment for those coming into Canada from Belarus.

For more information:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/pre-removal-risk-assessment-b…

The Canadian Government has released the above infographic to help guide newcomers to Canada through the process of entering during COVID-19.

Approximately 27,300 workers with Canadian experience received an invitation on the 13th of February to apply for permanent residence. These workers fall under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) of the Express Entry pool.

For more information:

The IRCC has released new guidance on January 28^th for the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program. Clarifications have been made for post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applicants residing in Quebec.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2021-covid-post-grad-work-permit.html

The IRCC has released new guidance on January 28^th for the current citizenship ceremonies restrictions, including:

• links to the audio versions of the oath of citizenship and the ordering instructions for the braille version of Discover Canada to help clients with the oath taking at a citizenship ceremony.
• information about when a citizenship officer should use the Accompanying Person Declaration and Interpreter’s Oath form.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2021-accessibility-cit-ceremonies.html

The IRCC has released new guidance on February 1^st for the current Ministerial Instructions for temporary residence applications until September 30, 2021.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2021-ministerial-instructions-temporary-residence.html