Don’t waive visitor visa rules, say immigration lawyers
Don’t waive visitor visa rules, say immigration lawyers
By Fabian Dawson
New Canadian Media
Canada’s immigration lawyers are calling on the government to nix any proposed measure to waive the eligibility criteria for temporary resident visa applications that are stuck in an unprecedented processing backlog.
“It is counterproductive to repairing trust in Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which is one of the intended goals of this proposed new measure,” said the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA).
“If the criterion for approval is unilaterally waived, this will erode public confidence in the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and rules, not rebuild trust. The public will fear a spike in the number of individuals who overstay; work without authorization due to insufficient funds; or make refugee claims,” CILA said in a statement posted on its website.
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