Will Canada accept visa applications amid Omicron spread?
Are you worried how Canada will manage application processing during Omicron spread? Your concern is completely valid as cases are increasing rapidly and Canada is imposing new restrictions with time. Although, the present situation is fearful, still something is not to worry about.
Canada is among top countries for international migrants. Every year millions of applicants apply, so one thing is assured that they are good at coping up with large databases as per the demand.
Moving ahead, we will discuss a few concerns we are noticing among visa aspirants in present circumstances.
Amid the Omicron variant, is Canada processing visa applications?
Canada has recently changed its travel rules and restrictions for immigrants that are applicable from this month, Jan 2022. It may change with the situation of covid cases in the country.
But with the spread of Omicron, the situation is getting more difficult.
Canada is moving ahead strongly with the goal of providing more Permanent Residents than last year. It has set a target and follows that rigorously by accepting applications.
Amid fear of Omicron, Canada is imposing restrictions on travellers as per the covid situation. It’s unpredictable to say what will be the situation in the coming days.
What if a lockdown is imposed in the middle of the Visa application process? Is it safe to apply for Canada PR during the Omicron spread?
As long as Canada is accepting applications, it is totally safe to apply.
We have faced similar situations in the past two years. And in these two years too, Canada has invited applications and issued PR. Infact, in 2021 Canada made the record of issuing over 400,000 PR.
There is nothing to worry about as we all know Canada is experienced enough to handle such tough situations smartly and always prepared to make the procedure convenient.
Will I have to move to Canada immediately after receiving PR?
After receiving PR you will have 6 months to move to Canada. PR will remain valid for the next 5 years. And you will become eligible to gain all the benefits associated with your Permanent Residency.
No matter how long it takes in proceeding applications, you will be given enough time to arrange all the requisites.
With the increased spread of omicron, Visa applicants may suffer?
Undoubtedly, covid is standing like a stone on the path. But like always, Canada is moving ahead smartly and strongly. It is continuously inviting thousands of candidates and targeting applicants all around the world. It has planned since 2019 to hit a specific no. of PR in Canada.
A glimpse of Canada’s strong planning can be seen through last year's issued PR. This year, Canada is ready with much bigger preparation and targets.
What’s the Current Situation in Canada?
As per the current scenario, Canada is recording on an average of 31,000 cases per day of the Omicron variant. The best part is, Canada always prioritizes the health of its people and currently 80% of the population is fully vaccinated in Canada.
As of now, Canada has no plans of imposing lockdown in the country. They are currently focusing on controlling the conditions by putting strict entry restrictions for the foreign travelers.
Let’s compare the situation of the last two lockdown
In 2020, Canada has issued over 1.5 lacs PR. This was the year when the whole world was suffering through Covid and lockdown imposed due to it.
If we compare 2020 with 2021, Canada has not only crossed the 2020 benchmark but also made a record of issuing PR to over 4 lacs applicants.
As long as Canada is processing applications you should apply as early as possible. Because this year Canada is targeting higher no. than last year and using the Tie-Break rule. So chances of getting permanent residence will be higher in 2022. Soon the picture will be clear. Today we may not know what the coming days would look like but comparing the last two years PR data definitely brings us to hope for a better future. As we all are now more prepared to fight back in such circumstances.
As the famous saying goes-
“The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them.”
On the basis of previous covid situations we can only predict the coming situations. Rest, the future knows what it has with it.
So stay in touch. Soon we are coming with something totally predictable.
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