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The below information is from CIC website." r- I* z9 [. u- {& c* A
& A7 `2 ]. o2 S! r! uThe Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) union is currently taking strike action. PAFSO union members responsible for processing visa applications have been walking out of offices in Canada and overseas. & O$ ~# j2 ~ `8 { - R/ q) K1 O2 k2 NPosted processing times for both temporary and permanent resident visa applications do not take into account work stoppages. - ^( A- ^) b, J% e * @$ L2 i. {3 e a9 L# a# y$ P/ jAnyone applying for a visa should anticipate delays and submit their application as far in advance as possible. ' w3 _. O/ K1 N( e. f7 N5 f+ x$ p6 N' A; O4 Z
Contingency plans are already in place to ensure all offices remain open and are providing at least a minimum level of service. Priority will be placed on urgent humanitarian applications. ( h( t( P2 X- i( p% V * {, B+ W6 C! `' X7 d