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Req # 2A-2021-52853
1) Number of Start-up Visa applications received, processed, approved, refused, withdrawn. From January 2020 - July 30, 2021 2) number of start-up visa applications received, processed, approved, refused by country of citizenship. From 2020-July 30, 2021 3) Start up applications received, processed, approved, refused by designated organizations. From 2020-July 30, 2021Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-45614
I would like to access a approval rate and refusal report for temporary residence applications submitted to the Ankara Office, including visitor visa and study visa for the past 5 years or the past 2 years, which ever is longer and available.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-57076
Copy of briefing note/memo F-1160558 (R&E) Recent Canadian Evidence on the Impact of Immigration on the Housing Market.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-55321
I would respectfully request the following statistics related to permanent resident applications and their rate of approval: - A breakdown of approval rates by age of the applicant - A breakdown of approval rates by country of residence - A breakdown of approval rates by whether the applicant used a paid representative or not - A breakdown of approval rates by whether a cover letter drafted by a paid representative was included in the applicationOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-40673
Please provide all internal manuals, policies, procedures, memos, and instructions pertaining to: the creation, handling, and processing of "prospective applications"; how a "prospective" application differs from a non-"prospective" application; how and when a "prospective" application is converted to a non-"prospective" application; and how and when an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) is issued to the client. I am looking for information specific to the processing of Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class (also known as an "inland spousal sponsorship"). I seek to understand what steps take place, and in what order and time frame, from the receipt of the paper application in the mail room at CPC-M, to the opening of the application, the creation of the "prospective" application in the system, to the issuance of an AOR to the client. I would like this information as relevant to processing in the year 2021(until July 6, 2021), with a summary of any changes to this procedure compared to before COVID-19.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-33024
Request current and updated data for the following in an excel file: Number of people in the Express Entry Pool Broken down by month/Year (2015 to 2020), Country of Citizenship, Education Level, and CRS scores in 6 blocks 1. 300 and below, 2. 301 - 350, 3. 351 - 400, 4. 401 - 450, 5. 451 - 500, 6. 501 and above) Number of people in the Express Entry Pool Broken down by month/Year (2015 to 2020), Country of Residence, Education Level, and CRS scores in 6 blocks 1. 300 and below, 2. 301 - 350, 3. 351 - 400, 4. 401 - 450, 5. 451 - 500, 6. 501 and above)Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-44358
I would respectfully request the following statistics related to study permit applications and their chances of approval (both regular study permits and student direct stream study permits): - A breakdown of approval rates by age of the applicant - A breakdown of approval rates by country of residence - A breakdown of approval rates by whether or not the applicant has included dependent family members in their application - A breakdown of approval rates by total funds available for their studies - A breakdown of approval rates by whether or not the applicant has a previous Canadian immigration refusal - A breakdown of approval rates by whether or not the applicant has a previous American, UK, New Zealand or Australia immigration refusal - A breakdown of approval rates by whether or not the applicant used a paid representative - A breakdown of approval rates by whether or not a cover letter drafted by a paid representative was included in the application If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-41006
Please provide a comprehensive list of all the keywords that IRCC Communications Branch uses to monitor the online public environment. Please provide the rationale/objective behind each specific keyword and any records that might include any internal policies/guides/manuals for the online monitoring program.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-47487
Requesting all e-mail subject headers of Fraser Valentine that is contained in the To or From for the period May 1, 2021 to July 22, 2021,excluding records requiring consultation with PCO and DOJ. Please include whether or not there is an attachment to an e-mail, and the size of the attachment.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021
Req # 2A-2021-47543
Requesting all e-mail subject headers of Josee Racicot that is contained in the To or From for the period May 1, 2021 to July 22, 2021,excluding records requiring consultation with PCO and DOJ. Please include whether or not there is an attachment to an e-mail, and the size of the attachment.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2021