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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 don't have permanent status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from Ontario Works?
I am not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada to attend a funeral or care for a loved one?newupdated

Appointments with IRCC for immigrants and refugees

I have an appointment with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). What should I do?updated
I can’t meet the deadline to file my documents with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). What should I do?
Do I need to give IRCC my photo and fingerprints during COVID-19?newupdated

Detention reviews and removals by CBSA

I was released from Immigration detention. I am supposed to report in person. What can I do?updated
I was released from detention and want to change the conditions of my release. What can I do?updated
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?updated

Healthcare

I don’t have status in Canada. What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
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 am in the 3-month waiting period for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Can I be tested for COVID-19?
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?

Immigration

I am not a permanent resident. Can I come to Canada to join my family?
I am not a permanent resident in Canada. Can I come to Canada from the United States?updated
My permanent resident application was finalized and I want to enter Canada. What should I do?
I filed an appeal at the Immigration Appeal Division. What will happen?newupdated
I'm waiting for a hearing date at the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). What should I expect?
I have a hearing or filing deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?

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?updated
My Basis of Claim (BOC) form is due at the Refugee Board. When do I need to file it?updated
I have a hearing or filing deadline at the Federal Court of Appeal. What will happen?
I have a judicial review hearing or filing deadline. What will happen?
My appeal is due at the Refugee Appeal Division. What should I do?updated
My refugee hearing date already passed. What should I do?
My Refugee Protection Claimant document is expired, lost, or stolen. What should I do?newupdated

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