What is implied status? The Canadian concept of extension by law is the automatic extension of temporary resident status as a visitor, worker or student per subsection 183(5) Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). This regulatory provision is called implied status. Furthermore, when… Read More »Implied Status in Canada
Since early May 2020, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is transforming its operating model. The IRB revised its processes by: 1. deciding less complex refugee claims without a hearing; 2. allowing virtual hearings; and 3. adjusting in-person hearing practices based on public health policy. COVID-19 has had a… Read More »The IRB resumes “pre-COVID” in-person hearings
The Canadian Government considers family reunification a core immigration priority. Consequently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) established the spousal open work permit pilot on December 22, 2014. The pilot was set to expire on July 31, 2020. Today, IRCC released its… Read More »Spousal Open Work Permit Policy in Canada
Intake of Spousal Sponsorship Applications During the coronavirus pandemic Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to accept applications for spousal sponsorship and permanent residence but processing may be delayed. “Offices in the Centralized and Domestic Networks will continue to process permanent residence applications… Read More »Spousal Sponsorship in Canada – Coronavirus
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) started recently to implement new procedures to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada. As part of the enhanced screening measures at air, land and marine port of entries (POE), CBSA… Read More »Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Canada