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Canada Opening Two Entry Pathways for Ukrainians and Prioritizing Applications

Thursday, 03 March 2022 by Kimo | TWA
“I am inspired by the courage Ukrainians have displayed as they uphold the democratic ideals that we cherish in Canada. While they defend themselves against Putin’s costly war of aggression, we will provide safe haven to those who fled to protect themselves and their families. Canadians stand with Ukrainians in their time of need and we will welcome them with open arms.”

– The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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IRB Remote Hearings Continue Until Further Instruction

Monday, 26 July 2021 by Kimo | TWA
ON JULY 23, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) instructed that IRB hearings will continue in remote form, subject to exceptions. Otherwise, the board will conduct all hearings remotely until further notice.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, IRB has operated on the dual objectives of simultaneously ensuring the health and safety of employees and safeguarding the system’s procedural justice. Remote hearing model has been adapted by the Board in early January, with few in-person hearings given under exceptional circumstances.

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Canada Offers Refugee Resettlement for Afghan Aides

Friday, 23 July 2021 by Kimo | TWA
COMBATING terrorism entails considerable dangers and threats, especially extremist groups like the Taliban and ISIS. The Taliban has held power in Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 until it was overthrown by coalition forces.

After Canada withdrew its troops from Afghanistan since 2011, and U.S.’s recent withdrawal, Taliban has been planning its reclamation of districts. Not only this insurgency jeopardizes Middle East’s political stability, but it also renders the lives of Afghans who assisted Canada at risk. In response to this situation, the Government of Canada announced on Friday, July 23 that a special refugee resettlement program for Afghans who contributed to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.

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Canada’s Refugee Protection for Human Rights Defenders

Friday, 16 July 2021 by Kimo | TWA
Canada has established a renowned reputation as a safe haven in its protection of those at risk. Meanwhile, the country actively seeks more conduits to aid. On Friday, July 16, Minister Marco E. L. Mendicino of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of an unprecedented refugee stream. The stream dedicates to protect human rights defenders at risk of persecution in their home country.

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3 Initiatives for Refugee Support Announced by Canada

Friday, 18 June 2021 by Kimo | TWA

As a firm advocate of human rights, Canada is always on the look for ways to alleviate related crises. In 2020, Canada’s resettled nearly half of the world’s refugee population. Recently, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) addressed Canada as “a bright light in a horrible year for refugee settlement.”

Instead of asking: “What have we done?”, Canada’s question has always been “What more can we do?” To concord with World Refugee Day’s initiatives, Minister Marco Mendicino devised 3 initiatives to support refugees.

Under the new initiatives, Canada will offer asylum to more people in need. along with community sponsorships that expedite their accommodations.

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Canadian Indigenous People Earn Their Long-Awaited Rights

Monday, 14 June 2021 by Kimo | TWA

The recent reveals of countable misdeeds done on the Canadian indigenous population instigated concerns across the nation. As a response to popular demands, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission took necessary measures. On Monday, June 14, 2021, the federal government announced that indigenous people can reclaim their traditional names on passports and other identifications. This is the justice that indigenous people yearned for many years, but it’s just the first step of a vast agenda ahead.

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IRCC releases new permanent residence pathway for air disasters victims’ families

Friday, 21 May 2021 by Kimo | TWA
Grievances evoked by recent air disasters have engaged attention from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). On May 13, 2021, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, IRCC’s Minister, announced the launch of a permanent residence pathway for families of air disaster victims. All standard application requirements apply and the pathway will remain open until May 11, 2022.

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IRCC Updates for In-Canada Refugee and Protected Persons

Friday, 23 April 2021 by Kimo | TWA
Canada has always been a firm advocate of human rights, especially those of in-Canada refugees and protected persons’. In response to rising demands, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated instructions in making related eligibility and admissibility decisions.

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​​​​The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) | Forward Regulatory Plan for 2021-23

Thursday, 01 April 2021 by Kimo | TWA
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has published its Forward Regulatory Plan for 2021-23.

This plan provides information on regulatory proposals that the IRB expects to undertake over the next 24 months. It also identifies public consultation opportunities for regulatory initiatives. We invite you to consult our plan which contains a description of the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) Rules modernization initiative which establishes the processes to be followed in appeals on immigration-related matters before the IAD.

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Expiration of Facilitative Measures | IRCC no longer accept new applications from those affected by the situation in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon

Wednesday, 31 March 2021 by Kimo | TWA
The facilitative measures to support those affected by the situation in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon that were enacted on September 2, 2020, have expired as of January 31, 2021. To note, no new applications will be accepted under these facilitative measures. Program delivery instructions relating to these facilitative measures have been deleted.

However, applications received from persons indicating they were affected by the explosion in Beirut will be assessed, independently, on a case-by-case basis.

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