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    Reduced Travel Restrictions for Relatives of Canadians and PRs

    Recently, the government announced that “immediate family members” of Canadians and Canadian permanent residents will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if they are coming to be with their Canadian or PR family member for at least 15 days. This will hopefully serve to reduce the uncertainty many have faced since measures under the Quarantine Act came into force at the end of March, prohibiting entry to Canada for optional and discretionary purposes.

    Family members seeking to reunite with Canadian spouses, children and parents have up to now been often subject to an assessment by airlines and Canada Border Services Agency personnel about whether they were entering for an “essential purpose.” While ordinary rules regarding entry to Canada will still apply, this latest announcement should mean that those who can demonstrate they are coming to reunite for a period of at least 15 days may do so without having to demonstrate an “essential purpose.”

    “This article is intended to inform. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.”

    By Fauzan SiddiquiBlog, COVID-19, Immigration
    Express Entry Roadmap

    Express Entry Roadmap

    On May 8, 2020, Devry Smith Frank LLP hosted an Express Entry Roadmap webinar to share insights and information on popular routes to Canadian permanent residence. The webinar was presented by Maya Krishnaratne, a partner in our Immigration Law Group. Highlights of the seminar and slides are available here.

    Please note that the information contained throughout is current as of the date of publishing this blog. If you would like specific direction relating to your own case, we encourage you to contact us for an assessment and most up to date information. Maya can be reached at 416.446.5841 or maya.krishnaratne@devrylaw.ca.

    “Our articles are intended to inform. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.”

    By Fauzan SiddiquiBlog, Immigration
    Pending Immigration Application Don’t Delay Biometrics Collection

    Pending Immigration Application? Don’t Delay Biometrics Collection

    As part of most work/study permits and visitor visa applications, applicants are required to give biometrics. Biometrics consist of the collection of fingerprints and a photo at a Canadian visa application centre (VAC). In most cases, applicants are required to give biometrics outside of Canada prior to issuance of their temporary travel document and/or permit.

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will normally send applicants a biometrics collection letter sometime after their application has been submitted. The letter will provide instructions on how to get biometrics and provide a 30-day timeframe within which to complete this step. Failure to do so within the prescribed time can lead to a rejection of the application in question.

    It is essential that applicants locate and contact a VAC (in their home country or any other country they may be in temporarily) quickly upon receipt of the letter from IRCC. Most VACs require appointments and can be facing backlogs that could lead to delays for applicants trying to get their biometrics done in a pinch. It is good practice to make an appointment as soon as possible. Remember to take the biometrics collection letter and passport with you! The VAC will need this to locate the applicant in their system and complete biometrics.

     

    “This article is intended to inform. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.”
    By Fauzan SiddiquiBlog, Immigration