Program delivery update: Overseas processing of family members of in-Canada applicants for permanent residence
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
October 19, 2021
Chapter 24 of the Overseas Processing Manual (OP 24) has been updated and converted to program delivery instructions. The new instructions provide guidance on how to process family members residing outside of Canada for the following in-Canada applicants for permanent residence:
- spouse and common-law partner in Canada class
- live-in caregiver class
- protected persons in Canada
- protected temporary residents
- temporary resident permit holder class
- applicants for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate considerations who applied in Canada
These instructions will replace OP 24.
New instructions
- Overseas processing of family members of in-Canada applicants for permanent residence
- Program objectives
- General requirements for overseas dependents
- Roles and responsibilities of offices processing in Canada applications for permanent residence
- Assessment of applications for overseas dependents
- Finalizing the case and issuing a visa