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Canada to expedite some visitor visas going forward

Canada will soon begin expediting the processing of certain visitor visas through its immigration system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced as part of its strategic immigration report called “ An Immigration System for Canada’s Future .”

“We are … committed to ensuring priority visa processing [for] those from all over the world attending major conferences and events in Canada that are registered with IRCC”, said the immigration department, as part of the action plan outlined in the report.

The presented action plan was delivered alongside findings and other content collated by the federal government, led by IRCC, following consultations with various Canadian stakeholders. This comes as Canada looks to better adjust the national immigration system to meet the country's changing economic and demographic needs.

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Broken down into several groups, one of IRCC’s stated goals is to, through this new immigration strategy, further work at reducing wait times and improving service standards for newcomers to Canada.

Within this part of the government’s action plan, which falls under the larger goal of creating “a more welcoming experience for newcomers”, Canada has indicated an intention to expedite the processing of certain visitor visas, with a particular focus on applications made by newcomers seeking entry into this country “for tourism, major conferences and events.”

What other steps has Canada taken to aid visitor visa applicants?

This is not the first step Canada has taken to improve service for visitor visa applicants from around the world.

In June this year, IRCC added 13 additional countries to its “partial visa exempt countries” list, bringing the total number of countries on that list to 67. What this means is that, as of June 6, 2023, “travellers from 67 countries can apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) instead of a [visitor] visa.”

The advantage of doing so, to the benefit of eligible visitors looking to come to Canada temporarily, is that “most eTA applications” are approved much faster than visitor visas, often “within minutes” according to IRCC.

Visitor visa applications are on the rise in Canada

While most of the public focus regarding immigration is centred on permanent residence and the entry of long-term newcomers to Canada, IRCC also notes that temporary residents entering this country – including visitor visa applicants – are not an afterthought of the immigration department.

In fact, toward the end of 2022, IRCC made it clear that Canada is processing a significantly higher number of visitor visas across the country than in the past. In a news release from December 19 last year , the immigration department noted that they are working to “reduce backlogs and process visitor visas more quickly” in response to increased global desire to visit Canada.

On a month-by-month basis, said IRCC, “Canada is now processing more visitor visa applications than it did [before the COVID-19] pandemic.” Specifically, the immigration department noted that IRCC processed more than 260,000 visitor visas in November 2022 alone.

This number is notable because IRCC also noted that “the monthly average [of visitor visas processed] in 2019 was about 180,000 applications.”

In light of these numbers, Canada’s move to prioritize visitor visas through this new strategy will benefit many eligible newcomers looking to visit Canada in the future.

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New measures will clear Canada Visitor Visa backlog by Feb

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have announced “aggressive measures” to reduce its massive backlog of immigration applications – and ease eligibility requirements for nearly half a million Visitor Visas.

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According to a report, IRCC is trying to significantly reduce, or even eliminate, its inventory of Visitor Visa applications by February 2023.

To reduce (eliminate) the number of Visitor Visa applications, IRCC is deliberating on two strategies.

• STRATEGY 1: The department would bulk process an estimated 195,000 applications. This would include a large number of applicants that require a Visitor Visa to immigrate to Canada .
• STRATEGY 2: Immigration Minister Sean Fraser would ease certain eligibility requirements for nearly 450,000 applications. By doing so, immigrants would not need to establish that they will leave Canada when their visa expires. However, they will still be subjected to admissibility checks.

The new measures will help reduce the massive backlog in the inventory – resulting in better processing time.

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Visitor Visa Update: Canada Plans Aggressive Steps to Clear the Backlog by February 2023

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced strong measures, including easing legibility requirements to eliminate the backlog of visitor visas.

Swelling inventory of immigration applications

 IRCC reported in December 2022 about the rising inventory of immigration applications and the urgent need to clear the backlog. Over 2 million applications remained in the application inventory of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

It included nearly 700,000 applications for Temporary Resident Visas representing a minor portion of the vast overall inventory of immigration applications. The application inventory of over 2 million comprised immigration applications for work permits , study permits , and Permanent Residence applications.  

Processing delays cause frustrations among potential immigrants

Canada’s immigration department is battling the rising pressure of immigration backlog, representing a bulk of applications awaiting processing longer than the standard period. The number of applications in the backlog was over 2.1 million in November 2022. These processing delays are causing dissatisfaction among aspiring immigrants from across the world.

Clearing of visitor visas

Canada is taking firm steps to avoid erosion of confidence in the immigration department because of the mounting backlog of immigration applications at the end of 2022. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC) is contemplating concrete steps to deal with the mounting inventory of visitor visas.

Strategy 1 – Bulk processing of all 195,000 immigration applications. These will comprise applications requiring a Visitor Visa.

Strategy 2 – The immigration minister is considering the relaxation of a few eligibility criteria except admissibility requirements. The relief may include setting aside the need to establish the intent of leaving Canada on the expiry of the temporary visa.

Although IRCC’s visa processing times are improving, there is a long way to go if the department wants to restore pre-pandemic processing standards. The immigration minister is confident about clearing the visitor visa applications by the end of February 2023.  

The post Visitor Visa Update: Canada Plans Aggressive Steps to Clear the Backlog by February 2023 appeared first on CI News | Latest Canada Immigration News .

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Canada announces new measures to clear Visitor Visa backlog!

There were more than 2 million immigration applications to be processed by Canada as of late 2022.

Canada is considering “aggressive measures” to reduce its massive backlog of immigration applications – and easing eligibility requirements for nearly half a million Visitor Visas.

A report from December 2022 reveals that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is trying to significantly reduce, or even eliminate, its inventory of Visitor Visa applications by February 2023. As of December 2022, there were 700,000 Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) applications in the system – a small portion of the massive overall sum. In total, there were more than 2 million immigration applications waiting to be processed, including those applying for Canada PR , Study Permit, and Work Permit..

IRCC is concerned that the stockpile is “eroding the public’s trust” in the department.

IRCC’s plan to clear Visitor Visa backlog

To reduce (eliminate) the number of Visitor Visa applications, IRCC is deliberating on two strategies.

STRATEGY 1: The department would bulk process an estimated 195,000 applications. This would include a large number of applicants that require a Visitor Visa to immigrate to Canada.

STRATEGY 2: Immigration Minister Sean Fraser would ease certain eligibility requirements for nearly 450,000 applications. By doing so, immigrants would not need to establish that they will leave Canada when their visa expires. However, they will still be subjected to admissibility checks.

IRCC’s considerable pressure

IRCC is clearly under considerable pressure to clear the massive backlog of applications. In Nov 2022, there were more than 2.1 million applications in the system. Most of them were in the backlog – meaning, they had been there longer than the standard Canada Visa processing time . Potential immigrants from around the world have been extremely frustrated by the processing delays.

IRCC has invested millions of dollars and hired hundreds of new employees to boost its processing capacity.

“Canada is now processing visitor visa applications faster than it did even prior to the pandemic. Despite the progress we’ve seen, there is still much more to do in order to achieve pre-pandemic processing timelines” Mr. Fraser said. “We’re actually moving cases out of our system faster than they’re coming in, which gives me faith that we’re getting back on track,” he added.

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An important update on canadian immigration processing times for 2023.

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On August 24, 2022 the Canadian government released an important update on processing times for Canadian immigration applications in 2022 which continues to have an impact in 2023. Canada has accumulated an inventory of 2.2 million immigration applications, resulting in extreme processing delays. However, this number is down from the 2022 backlog of 2.4 million.

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In the August 24, 2022 update, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing data alongside measures for how the immigration department will reduce processing times and projected processing times for the rest of the year. 

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How many canadian immigration applications are waiting to be processed.

There are 2.2 million total applications in all IRCC inventories. These numbers are accurate as of November 3rd, 2023.

It is normal for Canada to have a high number of applications in its inventories at any given time. In fact, 1.26 million of the applications in the current inventory are still within IRCC’s service standards. The department strives to process 80 percent of applications within the service standards. Having more than 1 million applications awaiting processing is to be expected.

However, there are presently more than 923,500 million applications in the inventory—42 percent of applications—that have exceeded IRCC’s service standards. Applications that exceed the service standard are considered “backlogged.” This means IRCC is falling far short of its processing goals.

Does IRCC have a plan to speed up immigration application processing?

Yes. IRCC is implementing several measures to work through its backlog of immigration applications including hiring more processing personal, utilizing AI technology and streamlining run of the mill applications. 

IRCC is also implementing changes to keep processing times low over the long term. After receiving additional funding of $85 million from Canada’s Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 , IRCC has digitized applications for more programs and implemented technology-based solutions to support faster processing times over the long term.

IRCC has also committed to publishing monthly data on their website to keep applicants informed of anticipated processing times. In their August 24 announcement , IRCC published data from the month of July, providing detailed figures about current and projected processing times for different types of immigration applicants. Since August 2022, IRCC have maintained reporting on processing delays. 

How long will it take to process my Canadian immigration application?

IRCC aim to offer processing within service standards to 80% of applications. Latest numbers from IRCC state the following service standards per application:

Work permit Work permit applications submitted outside Canada: All programs (excluding International Experience Canada) IRCC service standard: process applications within 60 days IRCC performance according to latest data: processed 71% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for work permits (as of November 14th 2023) : This really depends on the country responsible for processing files. Examples include India at 11 weeks, Nigeria at 12 weeks, Philippines at 19 weeks, UK at 31 weeks and the USA at 11 weeks.

Work permit extensions submitted in Canada IRCC service standard : process applications within 120 days IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 75% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for work permit extensions (as of November 14th 2023): 137 days

Work permit applications under International Experience Canada IRCC service standard : process applications within 56 days or less IRCC performance according to latest data: processed 78% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for IEC work permits (as of November 14th 2023): 4 weeks

New study permit applications submitted outside Canada IRCC service standard: process applications within 60 days IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 64% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for study permits (as of November 14th 2023):  11 weeks

Study permit (new permit and extension) applications submitted in Canada IRCC service standard: process applications within 120 days IRCC performance according to latest data: processed 94% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for study permits in Canada (as of November 14th 2023): 4 weeks for new applications and 139 days for extensions.

Visitor visa and electronic travel authorization (eTA) IRCC service standard: process applications within 14 days IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 36% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for Visitor visas and ETA’s (as of November 14th 2023): For visitor visa’s this really depends on the country responsible for processing files. Examples include India at 29 days, Nigeria at 512 days, Philippines at 32 days, UK at 271 days and the USA at 21 days. ETA’s are currently being processed in 5 minutes.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)  (via Express Entry) IRCC service standard: process electronic applications within 180 days IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 71% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for Canadian Experience Class applications (as of November 14th 2023): 5 months

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program (via Express Entry) IRCC service standard: process electronic applications within 180 days IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 0% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for Federal Skilled Worker Program applications (as of November 14th 2023): 5 months

Federal Skilled Trades Program (via Express Entry) IRCC service standard: process electronic applications within 180 days (which doesn’t include the province or territory’s processing time) IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 0% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for Federal Skilled Trade (FST) Program applications (as of November 14th 2023): Not enough information. This is because FST applicants do not fair well within the Express Entry pool due to the equivalency of their trade education. For FST applicants to receive an invitation to apply, there needs to be more FST specific Express Entry draws.

Provincial Nominee Program (paper applications) IRCC service standard: process all paper applications within 11 months (which doesn’t include the province or territory’s processing time) IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 19% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for PNP non Express Entry applications (as of November 14th 2023): 15 months

Provincial Nominee Program (via Express Entry) IRCC service standard: process electronic applications within 180 days (which doesn’t include the province or territory’s processing time) IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 20% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for PNP non Express Entry applications (as of November 14th 2023): 8  months

Quebec-selected skilled worker program IRCC service standard: process applications within 11 months (which doesn’t include the province’s processing time) IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 5% of applications within the standard. Current IRCC processing times for Quebec Skilled Worker Program applications (as of November 14th 2023): 13  months

Family sponsorship Family Class Priority (Overseas – spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners and dependent children) IRCC service standard : process applications within 12 months IRCC performance according to latest data : processed 53% of applications within the standard Current IRCC processing times for sponsorship application (as of November 14th 2023): For spousal sponsorship applications, processing times ranges from 10 to  months 13 months. If the province of Quebec is involved in the application, the processing delays are substantially more.

Permanent Residence applications: Processing Times

As of November 3, 2023, Canada had a total of 646,900 permanent residence applications awaiting processing. Of these applications, 362,300 (56 percent) were within IRCC’s service standards for processing times. This shows an improvement of almost 10 percent when looking at 2022 numbers.  

Processing times for Canadian citizenship applications

As of November 3, 2023, Canada had a total of 274,600 citizenship applications awaiting processing. Of those, 216,400 (79 percent) were within IRCC’s service standards for processing. This shows an improvement of 14 percent compared to 2022 numbers. 

Processing times for temporary residence applications

As of November 3, 2023, Canada had a total of 1,273,000 temporary residence applications awaiting processing. This includes applications for visitor visas, work permits, and study permits. Of those applications, 687,000 (54 percent) were within IRCC’s service standards for processing. This shows an improvement of 13 percent compared to 2022 numbers. 

How many immigration applications will Canada process in 2023/2024?

2023 has been a frustrating year for many Canadian immigration applicants who have been waiting far longer than expected for their applications to be processed. One of the reasons processing times are so high is because Canada is processing record-high quantities of applications across many different categories. However data shows that IRCC are now processing applications faster than before. 

In 2024, IRCC aims to admit the highest number of new permanent residents on record — 485,000. That’s up significantly from 2023 when 465,000 new permanent residents were admitted, and nearly double the annual immigration rates we saw earlier in the 21st century.

Canadian immigration processing times have been unpredictably slow over the past few years. With Canada’s upgrades to the immigration department’s processing capacity and commitment to more frequently publish transparent processing data, there are reasons to be optimistic about improvements in the months ahead. However, only time will tell if the government has taken adequate steps to get processing times under control and keep them there.

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New IRCC Policy Clearing Up Visitor And Super Visa Backlog

• 3 July 2023, 9:55 AM EDT 16 February 2024, 10:07 AM EST
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Last Updated On 16 February 2024, 10:07 AM EST (Toronto Time)

IRCC published the details of new temporary public policy on June 29, 2023 which has been speeding up the processing of visitor visa and super visa applications.

Originally, this public policy came in effect with signature of Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on February 28, 2023 and is valid until December 31, 2023.

As per the latest available data, IRCC has been managing around 2.25 million immigration and visa applications.

Out of these, 1.3 million are temporary resident visa applications which includes study permits, visitor visa, super visa, and work permits.

New IRCC temporary policy is aimed at clearing the accumulating visitor visa and super visa inventory to increase Canada’s appeal to visitors, families, and business people.

As of now, this policy is only applicable to visitor visa or super visa applications submitted on or before January 16, 2023.

Under this new policy, visa officer may not assess whether a foreign national will leave Canada by end of the period authorized for their stay, while processing an application for a visitor visa or super visa.

This will save processing time by removing an extra task of assessing the above information and result in clearing of backlog at faster pace.

It is important to note that this specific reason has long been one of the most used refusal reasons for visitor visas .

Furthermore, this new policy only for visitor visas also allow visa officer an exemption to waive off “requirement for a foreign national not to be inadmissible for financial reasons.”

This is also one of the common refusal reasons that visa officers uses to refuse visitor visa applications stating “an applicant does not have enough funds to support their stay in Canada.”

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Facilitating the processing of existing applications in the inventory by reducing eligibility standards would prepare Canada for a fresh start and a return to pre-pandemic processing timelines, maintaining our worldwide competitiveness in the future.

Automated IRCC Processing

Canadian immigration department has been using automated processing for administrative tasks to streamline and expedite processing of temporary resident applications.

As per the immigration department, they have been using advanced analytics and other automated technology to improve the processing of certain temporary applications.

The new automated tools only aid in the sorting and processing of applications, but never refuses or suggests refusals.

According to our sources, Canadian immigration is currently using automated processing for visitor visas and visitor record (extension), but recently also processing study permit with same automation tools.

Previously, there have been a lot of concerns raised regarding the use of ‘CHINOOK’ to process applications and immigration pundits say they have noticed Chinook refusing a visa application.

However, the Immigration Department as well as Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has repeatedly kept their stance stating that an immigration officer always decides to approve or refuse applications.

How does automation tools process temporary visa applications? 

When an application is submitted, the tool sorts your application and determine whether it fits the key eligibility conditions.

If it is eligible, the program will forward it to an officer who will check eligibility and make the ultimate decision.

To sort applications, the algorithm employs machine learning and data from past IRCC applications.

The tool aids in the elimination of repetitive and clerical tasks associated with evaluating each application.

It will aid in the processing of applications and the distribution of decisions.

What can you do to ensure smooth processing of visa application via automation? 

To ensure that the new automated tool deems your application’s eligibility, you should:

1. Make certain that you submitted a full application. 2. Include the needed information on all forms. 3. Provide any supporting documentation in advance. 4. If your application contains anything unexpected or unusual, provide a letter of explanation. 5. Make your application and explanation letter as clear as possible.

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CANADA VISITOR VISA UPDATE 2023: Everything You Need to Know Before Applying

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In today’s episode, we will talk about important information regarding CANADA VISITOR VISA UPDATE 2023.

If you’re planning to visit a foreign country, it’s crucial to understand the rules and regulations, especially when it comes to obtaining the necessary travel documents, including a visitor visa.

 This visa allows you to enter Canada for various purposes, such as tourism, business, or medical reasons. 

Before you continue reading this article, you need to see my personal guide on moving to Canada you don’t want to overlook the secret and advice it has helped a lot of people.

Let’s dive into the details and explore what you can and cannot do on a visitor visa.

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Entering Canada with a Visitor Visa:

For individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, 

Obtaining a temporary residence visa is necessary to enter Canada for work or study purposes. 

However, if your intention is to visit Canada, you’ll need a visitor or tourist visa, unless you come from a visa-exempt country. 

A visitor visa gives you permission to enter Canada temporarily, typically for up to six months, for purposes like tourism, business meetings, or medical visits.

Limitations and Activities on a Visitor Visa: CANADA VISITOR VISA UPDATE 2023

It’s important to note that while a visitor visa grants you temporary legal status in Canada, there are limitations to what you can do during your stay:

Transit Through Canada: 

If Canada is not your final destination, but you have to travel through it to get to your desired location, you might still need a Canadian visitor visa.

Searching for Work: 

Although visitor visa holders aren’t explicitly prohibited from looking for work in Canada, there are conditions to consider. 

You must be truthful about your reason for visiting, prove your intention to return home, and not work without a valid work permit.

Short-Term Courses: 

In some cases, you might be able to join a short-term course in Canada on a visitor visa. However, there are specific conditions for this, such as the course’s duration being less than six months and not being part of a longer program.

Extending Your Stay: 

If you wish to extend your stay beyond the initial visa validity, you can apply for an extension. The decision rests with the immigration officer reviewing your application.

Business Activities: 

While a work permit is typically required to work in Canada , you can engage in certain business activities on a visitor visa, such as purchasing goods or services for a foreign business or attending business-related meetings.

Temporary Work Permit: 

A temporary policy allows visitors who receive a valid job offer in Canada to apply for a work permit while in the country, instead of applying before coming to Canada.

Important Restrictions:

It’s crucial to understand the following restrictions:

No Permanent Stay:

 A visitor visa only grants you temporary legal status. You must leave Canada when your visa expires, as you cannot stay permanently on an expired visitor visa.

No Unauthorized Work:

 A visitor visa does not permit you to work in Canada without a valid work permit. Engaging in commercial activities that enter the Canadian labour market is not allowed.

Study Limitations: 

Generally, studying in Canada on a visitor visa is not allowed. There are exceptions, but in most cases, you need a study permit to legally study in Canada.

Applying for Study Permit: 

If you want to study in Canada, you cannot apply for a study permit from within Canada on the basis of your visitor status. You need to initiate the study visa process from your home country.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, a visitor visa to Canada provides you with a fantastic opportunity to experience the country’s beauty, culture, and business environment. 

However, it’s essential to follow the rules and regulations outlined for visitors to avoid legal issues and make the most of your trip.

 Remember that a visitor visa is a temporary status, granting you the chance to explore Canada for a limited period. 

Always ensure you understand the scope of activities allowed on your visitor visa and abide by the rules during your stay. 

Thank you for joining us in this informative discussion. See you in the next episode!

Thank you for reading this informative blog post on Canada’s visitor visa update for 2023. We hope it helps you understand the rules and limitations of a visitor visa before you apply.

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The visa exemption for citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States who wish to visit Brazil has been extended to April 10, 2025. 1  Decree No. 11,982 was published on Tuesday, April 9, in an extra edition of the Official Gazette of the Union ( Diário Oficial da União ). 2

WHY THIS MATTERS

The postponement of the start of visa collection aims to foster the complete implementation of the electronic visa, called “e-Visa,” available at the electronic address: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com . 

The new way of requesting the document makes it practical and convenient to issue the document completely electronically, eliminating the need for the interested party to appear at a Brazilian consulate. 

The document requirement will be effective from April 10 of next year.  

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The Lula government's decision to require visas for the United States, Canada, and Australia should have come into force on October 1, 2023.  (For prior coverage, see GMS Flash Alert 2024-006 , January 10, 2024.)

But after pressure and problems regarding serving tourists from these countries, the deadline was postponed to January 10.  Afterwards, the deadline was once again postponed to April 10.

The decision does not apply to Japan, as the Japanese government announced, in May 2023, that it was evaluating removing the visa requirement for Brazilians and confirmed the decision in August 2023, with validity from September 30, but for travel for up to 90 days.  In return, Brazil stopped requiring visas for Japanese nationals.

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This situation has been in flux for some time, creating uncertainty for the affected parties.  At present, the status quo remains; however, travel agents and immigration counsel should be prepared for the change in requirements that will take place in April 2025.

Some Brazilian consulates abroad, including the one in Houston 3 , have already begun advertising the e-visa and its necessary requirements on their websites. This means that immigrants who have already obtained an e-visa will not face any consequences when presenting it to Brazilian immigration authorities. The e-visa is valid for 10 years, so those who have already obtained it will not be negatively affected by obtaining it early. Next year, the e-visa requirement will be fully implemented and mandatory. However, those who have already obtained it before it becomes mandatory will have an advantage as they will already possess an entry permit.

Individuals with intent to travel to Brazil who are from the aforementioned countries should consult with their travel agent and qualified immigration counsel or a member of the KPMG mobility team (see the Contacts section).

The KPMG mobility team is actively monitoring updates on visa rules and related matters and will strive to keep readers of GMS Flash Alert informed of any relevant developments. 

1  Ministério do Turismo, RELAÇÕES EXTERIORES, "Brasil adia para 2025 exigência de vistos para cidadãos da Austrália, Canadá e EUA" (Publicado em 09/04/2024) at: https://www.gov.br/turismo/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/brasil-adia-para-2025-exigencia-de-vistos-para-cidadaos-de-australia-canada-e-eua#:~:text=O%20Decreto%20N%C2%BA%2011.982%20foi,%3A%2F%2Fbrazil.vfsevisa.com .

2   Decreto Nº 11.982, de 9 de Abril de 2024 at: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2023-2026/2024/decreto/D11982.htm .

3 Website Consulado do Brasil em Houston https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-houston/servicos-consulares/vistos-visa/electronic-visitor-visa-e-visa .

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Minister Miller issues statement on international student allocations for provinces and territories

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement

Ottawa, April 5, 2024— The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement:

“On January 22, I announced a national cap on study permit applications to address the rapid increase of international students in Canada. Provincial and territorial allocations for 2024 have now been finalized. I would like to take this opportunity to share those figures and explain how we made these decisions.

Net zero first year growth model

“The national cap is based on the amount of expiring study permits this year. This means that the number of international students coming to Canada in 2024 should be the same as the number of students whose permits expire this year. For 2024, the target is 485,000 approved study permits.

“About 20% of students apply for an extension each year and remain in the country. Therefore, IRCC subtracted that amount (97,000) from the target of 485,000 and set aside a small buffer to allow for other variations, resulting in a revised target of 364,000 approved study permits in 2024.

“Accordingly, based on the national approval rate of 60% for study permit applications, the target of 364,000 approved study permits translates into a cap of 606,000 study permit applications received for 2024.

“Some international students are exempt from the cap, such as primary and secondary school students and master’s or doctoral degree students. IRCC deducted the estimated volume of these groups (140,000 based on 2023 data) from the 2024 target number of approved study permits. This resulted in a target of 236,000 approved study permits for 2024, which converts to roughly 393,000 study permit applications to be allocated.

Finalizing provincial and territorial allocations

“IRCC distributed the adjusted number of study permit applications, 393,000, based on the population share of each province and territory. Under this model, some provinces and territories would get more students in 2024 than in 2023, while others would see fewer new students.

“For provinces that would receive more international students in 2024 than in 2023 based on population share, we adjusted their allocation to limit growth to 10% compared to 2023.

“For provinces that would receive fewer international students in 2024 than in 2023, we adjusted their allocation to lessen the negative impact in the first year and support broader regional immigration goals.

“IRCC also topped up allocations for provinces whose approval rate was lower than 60%. The top­-ups will help provinces with lower approval rates reach their expected number of approved study permits in 2024.

“As a result, a total of about 552,000 study permit applications have been allocated to provinces and territories under the national cap. These allocations are expected to yield approximately 292,000 approved study permits, representing a 28% reduction from 2023 for the groups included under the cap.

“Many variables may influence the number of new international students who arrive in Canada in 2024, for example

• provinces and territories with room to grow may not end up using their full allocations
• approval rates may change
• in-year adjustments may be required

“These results will help me make decisions on allocations for 2025. I have included the full allocation model below.

“We will continue to work collaboratively with provinces and territories to strengthen the International Student Program and to provide international students with the supports they need to succeed in Canada.”

Allocation model

For further information (media only), please contact:

Bahoz Dara Aziz Press Secretary Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [email protected]

Media Relations Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 [email protected]

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Bicap said: Applied 17 Nov 2023 Biometric done 20th Nov 2023 Eligibility completed 24th Nov 2023 BG in progress since then... London visa office I wonder what's going on.. Click to expand...

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Babbal said: New Update: Applied for sister on -22/Nov/2023 Biometrics Competed - 29/Nov/2023 Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.- 20/Dec/2023 ON Tracker, Eligibility Completed on 27/Dec/2023 Click to expand...

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Bicap said: I got passport request today Click to expand...

Ali.arshady said: congrats, kinda 2024 gift do you see the Visa details on the tracker or still not available ? same situation , waiting for PPR Click to expand...

Bicap said: Yes, there is a visa number Click to expand...

Ali.arshady said: did you get any update yesterday or not? did you check to see if you got the visa no yesterday? Curious to know when did it show up on your account? Click to expand...

Kumza said: Have they been to Canada before or visited other countries or US? Click to expand...

How do I apply for visitors visa for my wife and son, we would love to visit Canada for holidays  

Bicap said: An email Bvl + Ppr Click to expand...

Kumza said: Was it processed under Can+ I.e. did the person have a valid IS visa that they used to visit the US? Click to expand...

UPDATE Applied 17 Nov 2023 Biometric done 20th Nov 2023 Eligibility completed 24th Nov 2023 PPR 2nd January 2024 Passport submitted 3rd January 2023 Passport received 10th January 2023 TRV application (London) I wish everyone the best!  

Bicap said: UPDATE Applied 17 Nov 2023 Biometric done 20th Nov 2023 Eligibility completed 24th Nov 2023 PPR 2nd January 2024 Passport submitted 3rd January 2023 Passport received 10th January 2023 TRV application (London) I wish everyone the best! Click to expand...

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Hi, I have got my mother's visa stamped (category applied under Supervisa), can you please let me know how to identify whether it is a supervisa or normal visitor visa.  

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Hi @everyone, does any of you got biometric validation letter in you visitor visa application? i applied for my sister on 31 October Biometric done 5 November Biometric validation letter january 9 Tracking Portal says eligibility completed Background in progress. Also, on my application, in final decision sections it says jan-9, your application is in progress. Never seen like this. Final decision has the Date but their is no decision. please if anyone can clarify?