Introduction of an online Permanent Resident application process for Paper-Based Applications

As of April 1, 2021, IRCC has introduced an online application portal for select permanent resident programs which have previously required the submission of paper-based applications.

The introduction of this new portal is great news for the many applicants who will be nominated for Permanent Residence under programs such as the Non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program streams and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

This is one of the many recent changes introduced by IRCC to assist applicants struggling with COVID-19 related disruptions.

The full list of Permanent Residence programs covered under this new online portal are listed below:

1. Non-Express Entry (base) Provincial Nominee Program
2. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
3. Agri-Food Pilot
4. Atlantic Immigration Pilot
5. Quebec Economic Programs
   1. Quebec Selected Investor Program
   2. Quebec Entrepreneur Program
   3. Quebec Self-Employed Persons Program

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