Thousands of would-be Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad
According to IRCC, 2,700 foreign nationals with expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and Permanent Resident Visas (PRVs) are stuck in limbo. When immigration candidates get a COPR and PRV, it means they have completed almost every step of the Canadian immigration process. All they have to do is land in Canada and apply for their permanent residence card. But they cannot board a plane now due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. “IRCC is working on solutions to bring these future permanent residents to Canada,” said the Department. As of October 19, IRCC has responded to 2,700 principal applicants who filled out a webform. Of these, 120 have received their authorization letters.
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