Immigration News - Canada Online permanent residence applications forthcoming Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) September 14, 2022 IMPACT – MEDIUM The Canadian government has announced that it will move its permanent residence application process online. Key Points: Beginning on Sept. 23, foreign nationals must use the Permanent Residence Portal to apply for many permanent residence categories. Applicants will be able to submit applications for the following programs: Date Category Sept. 23, 2022 Provincial nominee program (non-Express Entry) Quebec-selected skilled workers Sponsoring a spouse or partner Sponsoring a dependent child Sponsoring an eligible relative Sponsoring an orphaned sibling, niece or nephew, or grandchild Adopting a child through the immigration process Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Oct. 7, 2022 Quebec-selected investors Quebec-selected entrepreneurs Self-employed people (Quebec) Oct.14, 2022 Agri-food pilot Start-up visa Temporary resident permit holders applying for permanent residence Oct. 21, 2022 Home Support Worker Pilot Home Child Care Provider Pilot (reopens to new applications on Jan. 1, 2023) Humanitarian and compassionate grounds Self-employed people (federal) Oct. 28, 2022 Atlantic Immigration Program Additional Information: Foreign nationals who are not able to apply online, must contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for alternative application methods. BAL Analysis: Canadian authorities are aiming to modernize their immigration system to improve client services and reduce application processing times by moving to a 100% online application process. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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