Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Processing Time
Cosponsors and ALL Resettlement Group members are eligible to participate if their cases have been submitted to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) already. Mandate To provide information & method of communication on IRCC processing times To assist sponsors to understand their responsibilities while case is processed overseas User-friendly approach 2
Goal Transparency Accountability tool Empowering: You are in charge Proactive role vs. observer role Comprehending principles; frequent changes *IRCC = CIC 3
Resettlement File Processing Steps Introduction to Resettlement Optional One-on-one/ Group consultation Pink sheet answers (25 questions) Integration Training Immigration forms Approval at the archdiocese Submission to IRCC 4
After your file is submitted to IRCC IRCC Acknowledges submission May or may not issue G-number RG or Cosponsor attend IRCC Processing Time IRCC Visa Office Contacts Refugee re: Interview Positive Result: Medical Form received at Interview Negative Result Rejection Letter Travel Arrangements Welcome at Airport Processing Time Starts Processing Time Ends Ensure to communicate with your applicants min. twice a month! 5
Interview Preparation Guide Dear Applicant, Case preparation for interview* In order to help you in the refugee sponsorship process, the Office for Refugees at the Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada compiled this guide for your upcoming interview at the Canadian embassy (or high commission; visa post). 1. Do submit to the embassy and copy the office for refugee with all evidence as soon as possible before the interview, proof and document that can be important about: your refugee story (even if you have just news, or new development); potential persecution in the future; fate of persons in similar situation like you (for example relatives who were recognized as refugees anywhere); Available on Facebook Canada Group and archtoronto.org website Make sure you have copies of ALL submitted forms and documents (USB) 6
Case Complications IRCC, Visa Office IRCC Call Centre (1-888-242-2100) Member of Parliament Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Immigration consultant or lawyer * If medicals are NOT received at interview, please ask the refugee to submit the following information to the appropriate email: oratcases@archtoronto.org ORAT will give you instructions. 1. Detailed factual report 2. Your evaluation or impression 3. One negative thing 7
Info when asking for updates By Email Subject line: Full Name of Principal Refugee Applicant 1. Full Name of Principal Refugee Applicant: 2. Date of birth: 3. G number: 4. Country of origin: 5. Country of asylum: 6. Visa office: 7. SAH: RC Archdiocese of Toronto (Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Toronto in Canada) 8. Representative: Martin Mark, Office for Refugees 9. Email: oratcases@archtoronto.org 10. RG: 11. Cosponsor: 8
1 Update request IRCC visa office Update type Time has passed the visa office s processing time as it is indicated on or by IRCC email and no interview yet. 2 3 months have passed since the interview and no travel arrangement has been made. 3 Change in: contact information (address, email, phone number) family composition correction in spelling of name, DOB other 9
Update request ORAT Update type 1 More than 6 months has passed since the resettlement application has been submitted to IRCC and neither email confirmation has been received nor online file is available. 2 Withdrawal: To request whether the Office for Refugees agrees to withdraw an application fill and attach the Withdrawal form from the Retainer Agreement. 3 Add dependant: In order for the office to agree on adding an additional dependant family member submit new applications with all IMM forms and additional financial liability. 4 One year window (oyw): To request the processing of arrived refugees family members within 1 year, fill in IMM5571 and attach all completed IMM forms along with additional financial liability coverage. 10
Check Resettlement Status IRCC website: www.cic.gc.ca (choose language) On the right hand side of the screen: Check Application Status Select an application type: choose Refugees category Hit the Check application status button Read the conditions and then check the box and click on the Continue button Select one of the Identification Types: Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number or Immigration File Number and fill in the data Type in the Family name of the principal applicant Select Date of Birth and Place (country) of Birth from the drop down menu Hit the Continue button 11
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Get connected, get the latest news Canada Group Refugees, parishioners and family members (cosponsors) can exchange information, ask and respond on questions, and support one another. Catholic Refugee Sponsors Council Raise awareness and mobilize the national Catholic community to respond on refugee crisis through the increase of resettlements to Canada. Newsletter Monthly updates on relevant issues occurring internationally and also with specific issues within Canada. Resettlement Group Seminar Monthly gathering to share knowledge and experience on resettlement and to provide with latest news. 26
Remember: You are the lead! Email appropriate person if: ANY communication from IRCC E.g. Interview notice Concern after interview the role of the office is to assist you. Thank you for coming! See you at our IRCC Processing Time again Resettlement Group Seminars Maybe at the airport At newcomer s orientation 27