Ministerial Instructions 83 (MI83): Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain sponsorship applications under the Refugee Class

On November 29, 2024, new Ministerial Instructions with respect to the processing of certain sponsorship applications under the Refugee Class took effect.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily stopped accepting new applications from groups of five and community sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. These Ministerial Instructions, which will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, will help prevent further growth in the application inventory, with the goal of achieving shorter and more predictable processing times for applicants and for sponsors.

• Read the full text of MI83