Biometrics - Canadian Immigration News
Biometrics now required for all Canadian permanent residence applicants
All Canadian permanent residence (PR) applicants will now be required to submit biometrics. This policy change is effective as of June 14, 2023.
Read moreThe CanadaVisa Team - 23 June, 2023
Strike over: IRCC employees return to work
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the union representing the public service employees who have been on strike over the last 12 days, has made it clear that its members must now return to work at 9 AM Eastern Time (ET) this morning or during their next available shift.
Read moreThe CanadaVisa Team - 01 May, 2023
Federal PSAC strike to disrupt several Canadian immigration services
Beginning on April 19, 2023, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents 155,000 federal government employees, will be going on strike.
Read moreThe CanadaVisa Team - 19 April, 2023
Service Canada online biometrics scheduling now open
On November 30, 2020, Service Canada re-opened the biometric appointment scheduling service for immigration applicants.
Read moreThe CanadaVisa Team - 08 December, 2020
VACs in India re-open today for immigrants and students
Canada is resuming visa application centre (VAC) services in India today.
Read moreThe CanadaVisa Team - 20 November, 2020