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What IRCC Is, Is Not, and Cannot do for the People of Afghanistan

by Ronalee Carey Law

September 2021

If you tried to contact the IRCC Client Support Centre these past weeks, you likely received a message that a high volume of enquiries related to the crisis in Afghanistan has required a 'shift in resources.'  Webform responses state that no reply will be sent unless your query is on a list of those considered 'priority.’

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How Much Has the Pandemic Impacted Processing Times? (Spoiler: A Lot)

by Ronalee Carey Law

August 2021

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a nifty page on its website where you can look up how long your immigration application is likely to take to process. 

For months, the page has had a statement regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on processing times:

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The Parents and Grandparents Program will reopen in September, but not to new applicants

by Ronalee Carey Law

July 2021

After much expectation, the 2021 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program will reopen the week of September 20th.  However, new applications are not being accepted.  Only those who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are eligible for the random selection process.  This will be great news for those not selected in the January 2021 draw, as they will be getting a second chance in the ‘lottery.’  However, no new ‘lottery tickets’ are available, which will be devastating for anyone who couldn’t apply in 2020. 

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