Program delivery update: Clarifying partner notification for HIV-positive cases
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
September 13, 2019
The instructions for HIV-positive cases have been updated to include justification for the partner notification procedure.
The following note has been added under the “Interview with a visa or immigration officer” section:
Note: IRCC attests that this policy is not intended to inflict unnecessary hardship on applicants or sponsors. Rather, it is a measure to protect the health and safety of the spouses and partners (residing in Canada) of applicants in the family and dependent refugee classes who test positive for HIV.
Updated instructions
- Procedure for HIV-positive cases