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We have developed this resource centre to help keep our clients and others informed of the implications related to immigration and refugee law of the COVID-19 global pandemic. As the situation evolves, we will post links to key websites and advisories from our lawyers and paralegals about issues for you to consider when making decisions for you, your family, and your business.
Latest Updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada:
May 14 2020 – IRCC Issues Policy for Flexibility in post-graduation work permit rules
May 11 2020 – Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Releases Program Updates in Response to COVID-19
April 29 2020 – Federal Court Issues Updated Practice Direction and Order in Response to COVID-19
April 27 2020 – IRCC Client Support Centre resumes calls
April 18 2020 – IRCC releases update outlining how COVID-19 is affecting immigration applicants
April 10 2020 – IRCC releases processing changes for visas due to COVID-19
April 8 2020 – IRCC provides updated instructions on Restoration of temporary resident status
April 7 2020 – IRB provides update of Special Temporary Measures due to COVID-19
April 4 2020 – Federal Court Issues Updated Practice Direction in Response of COVID-19
COVID-19 Immigration & Refugee News Updates:
May 3 2020 – Hong Kong protesters seek refuge in Canada – The Globe and Mail
April 22 2020 – Some refugee claimants can now enter Canada – iPolitics
April 21 2020 – Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus – CBC News
April 17 2020 – Canada’s flexible immigration system pivots for COVID-19 – The Lawyer’s Daily
April 17 2020 – Canada-U.S. agree to extend border restrictions by 30 days: sources – CTV News