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COVID‑19 Immigration and Refugee

General

Where can I get information about immigration and refugee cases?
What information do I need to show OW about my immigration status to get financial assistance?
I am not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada to join my family? updated
I don't have permanent status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from Ontario Works?
I don’t have permanent status in Canada. Will I qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)?updated

Appointments with IRCC for immigrants and refugees

I can’t meet the deadline to file my documents with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). What should I do?
I have an appointment with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). What should I do?

Detention reviews and removals by CBSA

How can I be safe from COVID-19 during my detention review hearing?
My removal from Canada was postponed because of COVID-19. What will happen?
I was released from Immigration detention. I'm supposed to report in person. Can I do this during COVID-19?
I was released from detention and want to change the conditions of my release. What can I do?

Healthcare

If I get healthcare or if I am tested for the corona virus (COVID-19), will Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) be told where I am?
I need to see a doctor about something other than COVID-19, but I don’t have status in Canada. What should I do?
I don’t have status in Canada. What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
I am in the 3-month waiting period for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Can I be tested for COVID-19?

Immigration

My appeal is due at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). What should I do?
My permanent resident application was finalized and I want to enter Canada. What should I do?
Can I submit an application for temporary residence, permanent residence or citizenship to IRCC, Visa Application Centres or Visa Offices?
I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?
I have a hearing or filing deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
I am not a permanent resident in Canada. Can I come to Canada from the United States?updated

Refugee claims, hearings, and appeals

I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?
I have a hearing or filing deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
How do I make a refugee claim from inside Canada?
Will I be able to make a refugee claim at the Canada – US border?
I want to make a refugee claim but I haven’t completed the Basis of Claim (BOC) and other forms. What do I do?
I made an inland refugee claim. Where do I send my completed my Basis of Claim (BOC) and forms?
My Basis of Claim (BOC) form is due at the Refugee Board. When do I need to file it?
My refugee hearing date already passed. What should I do?
My appeal is due at the Refugee Appeal Division. What should I do?

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