Canada Introduces A Quicker Visa Application Process For Spouses

Canada has promised more attentive application procedures for spouses as well as quicker temporary residence visa (TRV) processing.

The new procedure, according to Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship; Sean Fraser, will allow families to reunite sooner while they wait for the formal approval of their permanent residence.

In the future, he claimed, the majority of these applications will be handled within 30 days, and applicants would get access to processing procedures tailored to their needs as spouses and dependents. The Minister stated that numerous applications have already been processed using these new methods and that a 93% approval rate has been achieved.

“Family reunification through immigration is not only a matter of compassion; it is a fundamental pillar of Canadian society. Today’s announcement is a mandate commitment to help build inclusive and resilient communities.

“We are supporting Canadians and newcomers by reuniting families faster and also allowing them to work and support themselves more quickly once they’re here. By doing so, Canada is helping newcomers achieve their true potential, while also strengthening Canada’s economy and social fabric,” Fraser said.

Spouse candidates will also be allowed to renew their work permits for a further 18 months, along with other open work permit holders whose open work permits expire between August 1 and the end of 2023.

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The statement claims that many people with expiring post-graduation employment licenses recently received a similar option.

A few days prior, the UK announced plans to restrict some foreign students’ ability to bring their families into the country.

Universities throughout the UK have criticized the new policy, saying it poses a danger to the nation’s standing as a top destination for talent from abroad and must be carefully reviewed.