Canada Extends Deadline for Permanent Residence Applications

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), some applicants for permanent residence through Express Entry have been unable to submit their applications due to technical problems with the online form. This has affected applicants with dependent children aged over 18 years residing in Canada. The issue has now been resolved.

For those affected, IRCC has extended the deadline to submit a permanent residence application for an additional 60 days.

Those who were invited to apply on

  • September 26, 2023 have until January 26, 2024 to submit their application
  • September 27, 2023 have until January 27, 2024 to submit their application
  • September 28, 2023 have until January 28, 2024 to submit their application
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