Replacing the Principal Applicant on an Application for Permanent Residence by a Parent or Grandparent sponsored as a member of the Family Class

Operational Bulletin 369 – January 17, 2012 Replacing the Principal Applicant on an Application for Permanent Residence by a Parent or Grandparent sponsored as a member of the Family Class Summary Typically, the Principal Applicant (PA) submits the parent or grandparent application for permanent residence in the Family Class. In some situations, the Principal Applicant
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The Modified Processing Instructions for Information Technology Work Permit Applications (Software Pilot) for British Columbia and Quebec

Operational Bulletin 225-E – January 06, 2012 The Modified Processing Instructions for Information Technology Work Permit Applications (Software Pilot) for British Columbia and Quebec Issue This Operational Bulletin (OB) replaces OB 225-D, published on September 30, 2011. OB 225-D dealt with the “Modified Processing Instructions for Information Technology (IT) Work Permit Applications (Software Pilot) for
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The Ministerial Instructions and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Applications

Operational Bulletin 219 – January 09, 2012 The Ministerial Instructions and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Applications Issue The authorities amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) on June 18, 2008. The amendment gave the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration certain authorities and powers. One of these enabled the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to
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The Procedures Applicable for Issuing Refunds for Applications Submitted Under the First Set of Ministerial Instructions (MI-1) to Applicants in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)

Operational Bulletin 376 – January 19, 2012 The Procedures Applicable for Issuing Refunds for Applications Submitted Under the First Set of Ministerial Instructions (MI-1) to Applicants in the Global Case Management System (GCMS) Issue On occasions, officers might need to issue refunds of the cost recovery fee payment for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications. This
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Closure and Transfer of Visa and Immigration Services from the Canadian Embassy in Damascus, Syria, to Neighbouring Visa Offices

Operational Bulletin 380 – January 31, 2012 Closure and Transfer of Visa and Immigration Services from the Canadian Embassy in Damascus, Syria, to Neighbouring Visa Offices Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides information regarding the closure of the visa office at Damascus (Syria). This directive is valid until further notice. In addition, this OB provides
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The Introduction of the Downloadable IMM 5455 Supplementary Identification Form

Operational Bulletin 383 – February 01, 2012 The Introduction of the Downloadable IMM 5455 Supplementary Identification Form Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides details about the new downloadable version of the Supplementary Identification Form (IMM 5455). Background The authorities use the Supplementary Identification Form (IMM 5455) for collecting client information. This information pertains to the
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The Sanctions Against Iran

Operational Bulletin 378 – January 20, 2012 The Sanctions Against Iran Issue This Operational Bulletin (OB) specifies the definition of Iranian nationals. For the purpose of this OB, Iranian nationals comprise: People holding Iranian citizenship or, People residing in Iran The authorities had imposed amended sanctions against Iran. These amended sanctions are in accordance with
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Special Events – Specific Directives for Processing Foreign Mission and International Organizations Act (FMIOA) Temporary Resident Visa Applications for the Forum Mondial de la Langue Française (SE Code 12FMLF)

Operational Bulletin 382 – January 31, 2012 Special Events – Specific Directives for Processing Foreign Mission and International Organizations Act (FMIOA) Temporary Resident Visa Applications for the Forum Mondial de la Langue Française (SE Code 12FMLF) Issue This Operational Bulletin (OB) contains information and processing instructions for the participants of the Forum Mondial de la
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Special Events – Visa Fee Exempt Special Events: March, April and May 2012

Operational Bulletin 387 – February 16, 2012 Special Events – Visa Fee Exempt Special Events: March, April and May 2012 Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides information on the fee-exempt events taking place in: March 2012 April 2012 and, May 2012 Background The authorities will provide a fee exempt visa to certain delegates attending special
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The Expansion of the China Transit Trial – Modified

Operational Bulletin 223-B – February 01, 2012 The Expansion of the China Transit Trial – Modified Summary This Operational Bulletin (OB) advises officers about the changes made to the China Transit Trial (CTT) pilot program. The China Transit Trial (CTT) pilot program commenced on February 01, 2012. Issue The authorities have expanded the one-year China
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