Help Centre – Latest updates http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/index.asp en-ca New question - I think I’m exempt, why are you asking me for a medical exam (topic: Applying - General) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=1495&t=4&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 20 – November 2019 - Discretion on requesting medical examinations New question - Can I bring my child to the citizenship ceremony? (topic: Citizenship) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=1455&t=5&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 28 December 2018 – What to consider when bringing your child to the citizenship ceremony New question - Can I bring my child to the citizenship test? (topic: Citizenship) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=1454&t=5&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 28 December 2018 – What you can do if you have to write the citizenship test and have a child. New question – What does the progress bar in my application status mean? (Topic: Applications Status) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1441&top=3&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 12 December 2018 – The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times. New question – Why isn’t there a progress bar for my application? (Topic: Applications Status) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1443&top=3&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 12 December 2018 - It’s only available for Express Entry applications right now. We’ll be expand it to other applications soon. New question – Why is there a difference between my progress bar and my application progress? (Topic: Applications Status) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1444&top=3&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 12 December 2018 - The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times. Some applications take us longer than usual to process. New question – Under the International Mobility Program, can I reuse an offer of employment number if the matched work permit application was refused? (topic: Hiring a foreign worker) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1419&top=17&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic August 24, 2018 - No. Once an officer makes a decision on the work permit application, that offer of employment number can’t be reused for any other work permit application. New question – What is a complex permanent residence application? (topic: Biometrics) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1423&top=19&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic August 17, 2018 - No. Giving your biometrics is one of the steps you need to do before we can process your application New question – Will it take longer to process my application because I have to give biometrics? (topic: Checking processing times) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1420&top=3&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic July 30 2018 – It depends on the type of application. New question – Why are processing times different for someone who already applied? (topic: Checking processing times) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1421&top=3&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic July 30 2018 – Processing times for applications we’ve already received are estimates based on how long it took to process applications in the past. New question - What is a complex family sponsorship application? (topic: Sponsoring your family) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1417&top=14&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 4 July 2018 – Find out what makes your application considered complex Updated topic – Determining your eligibility for citizenship 4 April 2018 – New questions about the travel journal New topic – Fee change for minors who applied for citizenship under subsection 5(1) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?st=5.12&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 13 February 2018 – Fee reduced from $530 to $100. How we’ll refund the fee. New question – How do I apply for an open work permit? (topic: work permits) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1361&top=4&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 12 September 2017 – To apply for an open work permit, use the application for a work permit from outside Canada or from inside Canada. Updated Topic –Sponsoring a parent or grandparent http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?st=14.1&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic April 25 2017 – How does the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) selection process work, how many people are selected, what to do if you are selected… Updated Topic – (Topic: Sponsoring your spouse, partner, children or other relatives) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/results-by-topic.asp?st=14.2&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic December 7 2016 – What the changes are to the spousal sponsorship program and how you are affected. New question – Can I leave and come back to Canada if I have a work permit? (topic: work permits) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1287&top=22&utm_source=rss-help-centre&utm_medium=rss-eng&utm_campaign=generic 26 July 20016 – What you need to leave and re-enter Canada as a worker.