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Req # A-2022-81270
I would like to obtain information on the number of temporary residence visa applications (study permits, work permits, visitor visas) and permanent residence applications (by immigration program) that were received from 2018 to 2022 from the following countries: Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Spain. I would also like to know the approval rate for each country in the list and, with regard to the permanent residence and work permit applications, which types of applications are in these categories as well as their approval rates. Regarding work permits, what professions and provinces of destination are sought.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # A-2021-56820
Please provide a copy of the User Manual and any other Training Manuals, including all internal and external guidance, relating to IRCC's use of the software/technology/program "Harvester" since January1, 2020 to February 18, 2022. Provide only English versions where multiple languages are available. Include only final versions or latest drafts of documents, and last complete email chains. Remove materials that are an account of a possible or actual Cabinet confidenceOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # A-2021-46248
Copy of briefing note/memo F-1202817 (Afghanistan) Special Immigration Measures for Afghans: Increasing the Cap by 4,500Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 2A-2021-80546
All documents, records, memos, briefing notes, policies, reports, plans, e-mails and any other record or document or note related to "local word flag" within Chinook. And, all documents, records, memos, briefing notes, policies, reports, plans, e-mails and any other record or document or note related to "risk indicator" within Chinook.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 2A-2021-69057
1. Please could you provide me with statistics for the number of Afghan citizens who have been removed from Canada since 2001 after their applications for refugee status or asylum in Canada, or immigration through another route, were rejected since 1st January 2002. 2. Please also provide me with the number of Afghans (residents of Afghanistan) whose applications for asylum or refugee status in Canada have been rejected since 1 January 2002 and whose cases are pending appeal or in the process of appeal. 3. Please also provide me with statistics relating to the number of Afghans who are currently facing deportation but have not yet been removed from the country. 4. Please specify any minors (ie. under the age of 18) in each category and the reason for their removal from the country. 5. Please provide me with documents, communications or emails relating to any policy changes relating to the removal of Afghan citizens (including those facing deportation after failed applications for refugee status) from Canada from May 2021 to the (August 30, 2021).Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 2A-2023-02896
I am writing to request access to the training manual for pre-assessing instructions on Chinook Version 3. on temporary visa applications. Any additional resources or guidelines related to the pre-assessment of Temporary visitor visa on Chinook Version 3 would also be greatly appreciated.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 1A-2022-32160
Copy of briefing note/memo F-1194627 (RAB) Granting Individuals from Afghanistan Access to Risk Assessment before their Removal from Canada. Please include those requiring consultation with DOJ & PCO.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 1A-2023-05251
On April 6, 2023, IRCC posted a 2023 Post-Graduation Work Permit Extension Public Policy to it's website. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/post-graduation-work-permit-holders/mail-work-permit.html However, the text of the policy on the website was changed multiple times, most recently on April 14, 2023. Please provide a copy of emails from April 6, 2023 to April 17, 2023 that discuss edits or revisions to the web page for the public policy, in particular those related to the following amendment that was made to line 5 "Select opt in to stay and work in Canada for up to an additional 18 months from the date this extension is approved."Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 1A-2022-51055
Copy of briefing note/memo F-1231118 (R&E) Mandate Letter Commitments: May 2022 Update to the Privy Council OfficeOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023
Req # 1A-2023-14538
Requesting 6 emails of James Bejar for the period of January 1, 2023 to March 20, 2023, excluding records requiring consultations with PCO and DOJ.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
October 2023