Canada Opens Global Immigration Processing Centre in Romania
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canada’s Commitment to Efficient Immigration Processing
As a top choice for individuals seeking new opportunities, Canada continues to attract numerous immigration applications. To tackle the high demand, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is dedicated to enhancing service delivery and minimizing processing times.
On December 6, 2023, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled a new global operations centre in Romania. Situated at the Canadian Embassy in Bucharest, it employs 20 new staff members, both from Canada and locally.
Enhancing Global Immigration Operations
This facility marks IRCC’s second overseas operations centre, following the opening in the Philippines earlier this year. These centres extend operational hours across multiple time zones, significantly boosting processing capabilities.
Canada’s immigration system is renowned globally. However, as migration patterns evolve and complexities increase, IRCC is investing in resources and technology to streamline processes and build the future of Canadian immigration.
The Minister’s Perspective
“Immigration is crucial to Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. Improving immigration processing capacity and client service is key to success in the global search for talent. I am glad that we are expanding our worldwide presence by opening a second global operations centre. This new centre will help support our goal of bringing people to Canada—whether to visit, study, work or stay permanently—and doing it faster.”
– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Key Insights into Canada’s Immigration Plans
- The 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan aims for 485,000 permanent residents in 2024, increasing to 500,000 by 2025, and stabilizing at 500,000 from 2026 onwards.
- Immigration contributes almost entirely to Canada’s labor force growth, with projections indicating it will account for all population growth by 2032. Immigrants play vital roles, comprising 36% of physicians, 33% of business owners with paid staff, and 41% of engineers in Canada.
- In 2022, IRCC processed around 5.2 million applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship—double the volume from 2021.
- Since its inception in March, the Manila Global Operations Centre has processed over 150,000 temporary resident applications from diverse countries like the Philippines, Nigeria, and Bangladesh.
Associated Resources
- Canada opens operations centre in the Philippines to boost global immigration processing capacity
- Stabilizing Canada’s immigration targets to support sustainable growth
- Building a stronger immigration system
- Embassy of Canada to Romania
Contact Information
Bahoz Dara Aziz
Press Secretary
Minister’s Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca
FAQ
What is the purpose of the new immigration centre in Romania?
The new centre aims to enhance Canada’s processing capacity and reduce application wait times, supporting the country’s immigration goals.
How will the new centre in Romania benefit applicants?
By extending operations across time zones, the centre will increase processing efficiency and expedite the application process.
Why is immigration important to Canada?
Immigration fuels Canada’s economic growth, with newcomers playing crucial roles in various industries, significantly impacting the workforce and population growth.
For a comprehensive overview of the immigration process, read our immigration guide.
