What We Know So Far
The Institutions with which we work have taken the following steps to date:
-
As of April 7, 2020 – The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has suspended ALL hearings until further notice. Limited exceptions apply to individuals who are detained.
-
The IRB will provide sufficient notice in advance of a re-scheduled hearing except in limited and exceptional circumstances.
-
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has cancelled ALL in-person Permanent Resident landing appointments until further notice.
-
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has cancelled ALL Refugee Claimant appointments until further notice – inland refugee claims may now be initiated through electronic means.
-
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has cancelled ALL Citizenship Ceremonies and citizenship tests until further notice
Note regarding Travel into Canada
-
Significant restrictions have been made concerning travel into Canada. Please consult the Transport Canada page here for further information.
How is the ongoing processing of your Application for Permanent Residence/Citizenship affected by COVID-19?
For information on how the processing of your specific immigration matter may be affected by COVID-19, Please consult IRCC’s website at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html
