The Immigration Division now allows members to use e-signatures

Date Announced:

March 26, 2020

Overview:

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued a new Practice Notice on the adoption of electronic signatures by the Immigration Division. Effective March 26, 2020, an electronic signature can be used by members to sign their reasons for decision and orders under Rules 11(2) and 11(3) of the ID Rules.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration and Refugee Board

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Parties to immigration proceedings

    Keywords:

    electronic signature

    Source Document(s):

    https://irb.gc.ca/en/news/2020/Pages/id-e-signature.aspx

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