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Req # 2A-2020-24323
Please provide any data base or document pertaining to temporary residents visas for Syria for the years 2018,2019, and 2020 Please include total application numbers and approvalsOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2019-18689
Provide also copies of the most recent polices, directives, internal memorandums, manuals and training materials provided to citizenship officers/analysts which concerns the application or interpretation of citizenship prohibitions provisions. Provide in the language they exist, if exist in both official languages please provide in French and English. Materials can include but not limited to handouts, PowerPoint presentations, procedural documents, handbooks Provide only final versions or latest versions where not final versions exist, remove all instances of duplicates and remove all instances of non-relevant information where the context of the relevant information is not lost. For further clarity, I do not need material, information and guidelines published on the IRCC website. Omit records requiring consultation for confirmation of a Cabinet confidence. original Provide also copies of the most recent polices, directives, internal memorandums, manuals and training materials provided to citizenship officers/analysts which concerns the application or interpretation of citizenship prohibitions provisions. Provide in the language they exist, if exist in both official languages please provide in French and English. Materials can include but not limited to handouts, PowerPoint presentations, procedural documents, handbooks Provide only final versions or latest versions where not final versions exist, remove all instances of duplicates and remove all instances of non-relevant information where the context of the relevant information is not lost. For further clarity, I do not need material, information and guidelines published on the IRCC website. Omit records requiring consultation for confirmation of a Cabinet confidence.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-18284
Please provide a breakdown of the total number of work permits issued under R204(a) - T23 - Professionals/Technicians at the Bogota Visa Office, by year approved and by NOC Code of the Approved Work Permit. Please also provide a breakdown of the total number of work permits issued under R204(a) - T23 - Professionals/Technicians at the Lima Visa Office, by year approved and by NOC Code of the Approved Work Permit.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-22916
I am requesting the program managers complete contact details, including name, email and phone number of the individuals in charge of the Nigeria and Kenya visa offices.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-20558
1. I would like to obtain a report on the number of study permit applications made outside Canada by applicants from Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Cameroon and Ghana in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and indicating the total number of applications made, the total number of applications approved and the total number of applications rejected, as well as the various reasons for rejection (e.g. purpose of the visit, personal assets and financial situation, travel history, job opportunities). The report must be broken down by the following: 1) age of applicant, 2) gender of applicant, 3) education level (e.g. primary, secondary, college certificate, college diploma, undergraduate degree, master's degree, doctoral degree), 4) field of study (e.g. arts/humanities, business administration/commerce, informatics/IT), 5) semesters concerned (fall, summer, winter), 6) provinces (e.g. Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick). 2. I would also like information, with the necessary adaptations, concerning visitor visas for Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Cameroon and Ghana in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-09544
Obtain complete copies of each subsequent briefing note posted on the government Web site launched in relation to your department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Enabling Foreign Worker Labour Market Participation In Canada During Covid-19 2020-04-30 Ref no : 2020-F1109862 (IB)Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-16275
Please provide information related to applications for the Federal Self-Employed Program from 2015- to July 6 2020, in Excel/CSV format, with the following information for all applications received during this period: 1) 4 digit NOC code of the applicant 2) Status e.g. approved, refused, cancelling, pending/in progress etc 3) Application received date 4) Final decision date 5) Country of citizenship of applicant 6) Points out of 100 7) Net worth shown 8) If refused, the reason code for refusal/comment 9) Visa office 10) Any Canadian experience (Yes or No) 11) Business plan shared (Yes or No) Exclude records requiring consultation with PCO and DOJ.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-16742
The number of requests Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has received from law enforcement agencies for help identifying a suspect using Passport Canada's facial recognition software since 2010 to July 7, 2020. Please break it down by year, and identify the requesting agencies. Please indicate which of the requests were granted, which were denied, and why. Please provide a copy of all production orders received by IRCC requesting assistance to identify a suspect through facial recognition software since 2010 to July 7, 2020Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-23016
Copy of briefing note/memo F-01114594 (SPP) Deputy Ministers' Advisory Council - Agenda excluding cabinet confidences that would require a consultation to confirm the cabinet confidence.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020
Req # 2A-2020-23146
Copy of briefing note/memo F-01107512 (IMM) [REDACTED] Compliance With Border Measures excluding cabinet confidences that would require a consultation to confirm the cabinet confidence.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
August 2020