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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 about my immigration status to qualify for OW?
I don't have status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from OW?
I'm not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada for a funeral or to care for a loved one?

Appointments with IRCC for immigrants and refugees

I have an appointment with IRCC. What should I do?
I can't meet the deadline to file documents with IRCC. What can I do?
Do I need to give IRCC my photo and fingerprints during COVID-19?

Detention reviews and removals by CBSA

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

Healthcare

I don’t have status in Canada. What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?updated
I don't have status in Canada and need a doctor. What should I do?
I'm waiting for OHIP coverage. Can I be tested for COVID-19?
If I get healthcare or a COVID-19 test, will IRCC or CBSA be told where I am?

Immigration

I am not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada to join my family?
I am not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada from the U.S.?
My permanent resident application was finalized. How do I enter Canada?
What happens if my citizenship test or ceremony was cancelled because of COVID 19?newupdated
I filed an appeal at the Immigration Appeal Division. What will happen?
How will my hearing at the IAD happen?updated
I have a hearing or deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?updated

Refugee claims, hearings, and appeals

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 was offered a virtual PRRA hearing. What should I do?newupdated
How will my refugee claim happen?updated
I made a refugee claim and worked in healthcare during COVID-19. Can I apply for PR?
My BOC is due at the Refugee Board. When do I need to file it?
I have a hearing or deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?updated
My appeal is due at the RAD. What should I do?
My refugee hearing date already passed. What should I do?
My Refugee Protection Claimant document is expired, lost, or stolen. What can I do?

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