Resources
Who "amends" which resources?
The parliament regularly amends the IRPA and IRPR
Prov.& Terr. Amend PNP programs
What are operational bulletins and policy manuals and how do they help officers?
Program delivery updates
…to offer guidance to officers in exercising their powers
help CBSA and IRCC with applying the Act and Regulations
OB’s can be one-time instructions or urgent instructions about a brief period while their updates occurring in the policy manual. OB’s are archived. No search engine.
What are the 5 key resources? (Think organizations and groups and places)
1. country embassies / high commissions
2. local immigration partnerships / settlements centres
3. student cultural groups, societies and associations
4. municipal services in other languages
5. official comms. From gov. depts.
5. official news sources in other languages
What does IRCC regularly do related to resources?
regularly issues Ministerial Instructions
publishes operational bulletins
Updates its policy manuals thereby make changes to its immigration programs.
Tell us some specifics about Policy Manuals?
( RULE BOOKS) --provide PDI’s which means they provide IRCC and CBSA how to process different kinds of applications and how to apply legislation.
Specific programs and procedures to follow
Divided by categories such as refugee protection and temporary residence
PDI’s are online and searchable some Are only available as a PDF but still accessed online.
What are some other resources?
Alumni or settlement agencies with contacts
What are the core 5 resources for RISIAS?
Resources for RISIA’s
1. The constitution
2. The Act
3. The regulations
4. Case Law and Court Precedents
5. Policy Guidelines *IRCC- do not have the force of law but recognized by the courts---- the Act and regulations hold precedence over OM’s and PG-PDI’s.
Explain what you will find in the Canada Gazette?
Specialized publications by the IRB that inform the prep. Of files and the conduct of hearings. They can be searched by title.
Canada Gazette is the Government of Canada Newspaper. It has new info on proposed regulations, board decisions, and public notice among other things.
Tells RISIA’s of upcoming legislative changes
Briefly outline the 7 ways you can stay up to date as risia.
Stay up to date by:
Which resources does IRCC issue? (5)
Ministerial Instructions .
Operational Bulletins
Policy Manuals - Provide PDI's (Program delivery updates)
Specialized publications
Canada Gazette
What is the CPD and what is its role?
Continuing Professional Development Regulation
What are Ministerial Instructions?
(The Minister of IRCC writes about specific immigration programs-- these to enact immigration goals) and limited to certain periods. Examples: TR processing or skilled worker selection and application measures.
Why is documentation important as a RISIA?
RISIA’s collect information from students to
What are some methods of documentation at your institution?
A Meeting summary via email or a detailed overview on your DLI’s record keeping system.