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Req # 1A-2023-15581
I am requesting data and information regarding visa applications made in the temporary residence category, visitor visa, by Rwandan nationals (RWANDA) for the period from May 1, 2022, to April 31, 2023. More specifically, I am requesting the following: 1) The number of applications received; 2) The number of applications processed; 3) The number of applications approved; 4) The number of applications rejected; 5) The reason for the officer’s decision; 6) The processing turnaround times for each application.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-17292
Please provide a copy of the current "One Touch Processing manual - Economic Applications" used by immigration officers processing economic applications for permanent residence. (For reference purposes, a possible current or expired source link in GCDocs could be: http://gcdocs2.ci.gc.ca/otcs/cs.exe/open/188944357)Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-24356
Copy of briefing note/memo F-01244330 (IB) Path Forward on Caregiver ProgrammingOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-22763
Requesting a copy of the following (excluding online material): - the Temporary Resident Permit Case-Type Codes present on Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) documents. -a comprehensive list of these codes currently in use, along with a detailed explanation of their respective meanings. original Request for Detailed Information on TRP Case-Type Codes I am writing to gain further clarity regarding the case-type codes present on Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) documents. My work and research often involve navigating these permits, and I believe a deeper understanding of the codes would significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of this process. Given the importance and potential impact of these codes, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide a comprehensive list of these codes, along with a detailed explanation of their respective meanings. This information would be of tremendous value in helping me better understand and interpret the complexities and nuances of TRP documents. For your convenience and to facilitate better understanding, I have enclosed a sample TRP document that features these case-type codes. I hope that this would help illustrate the specific details I am inquiring about and guide you in preparing the information. Your assistance in this matter is of utmost importance and would be highly valued. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and for your commitment to ensuring transparent and effective communication.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-24904
Please provide a full list, including names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers for all staff who received and respond to queries sent in to IRCC.ImmigrationRepresentatives-Representantsimmigration.IRCC@cic.gc.ca. Timeline: whatever is currentOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2022-65892
Copy of briefing note/memo. F-1229025 ADM-OPS(MOD) Digital Platform Modernization (DPM) procurement and guidelines for industry engagement. Exclude cabinet confidences.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-03445
Copy of briefing note/memo F-01267124 (CEB) Request for exception from IRCC in-office requirement - Client Support Centre. Please exclude cabinet confidences that would require consultation to confirm cabinet confidencesOrganization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-08983
According to IRCC's Glossary on its Help Centre section (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#emedical), the department uses a tool called "eMedical" as: An online tool that doctors approved by IRCC to do medical exams use to record and send Immigration Medical Exam (IME) results to IRCC. It is more accurate, convenient and faster than paper-based processing. We would like to receive information about the eMedical tool pertaining to: 1) its operation, i.e. how does it work from the point of view of IRCC officers who need to access and verify those results; 2) an overall description of the tool in further detail 3) screenshots of the system; 4) information about the consent given by applicants to have their information being shared with IRCC through this tool and 5) the name of the company which developed the eMedical software.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-14185
I am requiring information in connection with my requests to enrol in the Authorized Paid Representatives Portal (APR Portal): 1. Request with reference number: 157648267 submitted on March 8, 2023; 2. Request with reference number: 159494094, submitted on April 18, 2023. I am requiring all the information and the documentation pertaining the above requests, enrolment guide, manual of operation for the officers, and any related document indicative of procedures of operations, terminology and acronyms.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023
Req # 1A-2023-08934
Please provide the procedures, procedural guidelines, Processing Cheat Sheet, internal practice guidelines for Study Permit applications at NEW DELHI VISA OFFICE, CHANDIGARH VISA OFFICE and BENGALURU (BANGALORE) VISA OFFICE. Please provide details on how these visa offices are assessing applications received from the students who has provided PTE (Pearson Test of English) as their proof of language ability to support their study permit application. Please also provide records on how many applications has received at these visa offices for study permit where applicant provided PTE (Pearson Test of English) as their proof of language ability in year 2022 and year 2023 and please provide the numbers about how many were approved, rejected, or refused.Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
June 2023