On February 8, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced the launch of an online status tracker for family class permanent residence applications.
Author: Heying Migration Corporation
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The HMC staff has been working remotely until further notice.
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Only Provincial Nominee Program invited via Express Entry since September 15, 2021
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Canada immigration recap 2021: Canada welcomed the most permanent residents this year
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