Canada’s immigration system is backlogged. Will PSAC strike make it worse?
has warned to expect delays in processing applications, in-person appointments, communication with IRCC, citizenship event and passport services.
But people should still be able to submit their online and mailed applications to IRCC, access their online accounts, as well as some emergency services, Other services offered by non-governmental organizations will still be offered, such as health-care services in Canada, settlement and resettlement services and visa applications centres outside of the country.Warren Creates, an immigration lawyer in Ottawa, said the current labour disruption threatens to erode “the lack of confidence and trust” that has plagued Canada’s immigration system in recent years.
Over the past year, the IRCC has been trying to play catch up and reduce wait times with additional funding, hiring new processing staff, digitizing applications and reallocating work among offices around the world.to help Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Since January 2022, 208,793 Ukrainians have arrived in Canada, including CUAET applicants and returning Canadian permanent residents,
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