Special measures to help temporary and permanent residents and applicants affected by the novel coronavirus

Date Announced:

February 7, 2020

Active Period:

Until further notice.

Overview:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has put special measures in place to help temporary and permanent residents and applicants in China who have been affected by disruptions related to the novel coronavirus. These measures are being implemented following the temporary closure of the 11 visa application centres (VACs) in mainland China.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants | Permanent residents | Prospective immigrants | Temporary residents

    Keywords:

    China | visa application centres (VACs)

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/novel-coronavirus-special-measures.html

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