Measures in Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Operational Bulletin 560-A – November 22, 2013 Measures in Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) instructs officers about the measures currently undertaken by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in response to Typhoon Haiyan (or Typhoon Yolanda) in the Philippines. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will continue to monitor the
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Biometrics Mandatory Coming Into Force

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Announcements October 17, 2013: Biometrics Mandatory Coming Into Force The collection of biometric information has become mandatory for the nationals of: Albania Algeria The Democratic Republic of Congo Eritrea Libya Nigeria Saudi Arabia Somalia South Sudan and, Tunisia This has come into effect since October 23, 2013. Therefore, applicants making
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An Overview of the Transfer of the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program

Operational Bulletin 557 – November 05, 2013 An Overview of the Transfer of the International Experience Canada (IEC) Program Summary With effect from August 31, 2013, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) assumed responsibility for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. Earlier, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) was responsible for administering
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Potential Claims Under Article 1(F) (a) of the Refugee Convention and Potential Cases of Persons Described Under Paragraph 35(1) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Operational Bulletin 551 – October 01, 2013 Potential Claims Under Article 1(F) (a) of the Refugee Convention and Potential Cases of Persons Described Under Paragraph 35(1) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Summary The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) had rendered its decision to allow the appeal of Mr. Rachidi Ekanza Ezokola on
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Extension of Haiti Special Measures for Work Permits

Operational Bulletin 547 – August 30, 2013 Extension of Haiti Special Measures for Work Permits Issue This Operational Bulletin (OB) instructs officers on the manner in which they would process applications received from Haiti nationals for work permits from within Canada. It provides an extension to the Haiti Special Measures (HSM). The Haiti Special Measures
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Interim Global Case Management System (GCMS) Biometric Exemption Codes and the Places Where Missions Could Deposit the Biometric Fees

Operational Bulletin 549 – September 10, 2013 Interim Global Case Management System (GCMS) Biometric Exemption Codes and the Places Where Missions Could Deposit the Biometric Fees Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides various instructions and directives to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) field offices. It notifies them of the fact that the authorities have not
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Specific Directives for Processing Temporary Resident Visa Applications under the Foreign Missions and International Organisations Act for Spouses, Common / Civil Law Partners and Dependent Children Under 22 Years of Age Accompanying Representatives of an

Operational Bulletin 548 – September 06, 2013 Specific Directives for Processing Temporary Resident Visa Applications under the Foreign Missions and International Organisations Act for Spouses, Common / Civil Law Partners and Dependent Children Under 22 Years of Age Accompanying Representatives of an International Civil Aviation Organisation Member Country Travelling to Canada on the Occasion of
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The Processing of Confirmation of Permanent Residence Documents (CoPRs)

Operational Bulletin 545 – October 07, 2013 The Processing of Confirmation of Permanent Residence Documents (CoPRs) Summary This Operational Bulletin instructs officers of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). It provides guidelines on the manner in which these officers would need to process a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR)
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Verification of Permanent Resident Photos at Visa Offices

Operational Bulletin 540 – August 12, 2013 Verification of Permanent Resident Photos at Visa Offices Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides instructions to officers at various visa offices. It directs them on: Their responsibilities concerning the verification of photos submitted along with Applications for Permanent Residence (APR) and, The manner in which they would be
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Extensions to Letters of Acceptance for Study Permit Applications

Operational Bulletin 546 – August 28, 2013 Extensions to Letters of Acceptance for Study Permit Applications Issue Officers would not issue study permits unless the applicant provides written documentation from the educational institution concerned. The documentation must state that the educational institution has accepted the applicant’s application for studying there. Subsection 219 (1) of the
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