There was public policy in place for limited processing of TRV applications however there is recently update that allows each visa office to decide on their own regarding their processing capacity.
These program delivery instructions align with the
ministerial instructions (MIs) that are in effect from February 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. While processing, to the extent possible, will continue for temporary resident visa (TRV) applications, intake has been limited, until further notice, to applications submitted online (with exceptions for those with a disability who cannot apply online). Information about the new cohorts of applicants who are exempt from the requirement to submit a TRV application using electronic means can be found at
Temporary residence: COVID-19 program delivery.
Applications will continue to be
prioritized for those who are eligible to travel based on the current
travel restrictions; this includes both new applications and applications that are currently in progress. TRV application fees still apply.
Reference:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/visa.html
Update on 30th June:
June 30, 2021
The instructions have been updated to align with previously published instructions on processing open temporary resident visa (TRV) applications during the pandemic:
- Open TRV applications for applicants who are not eligible to travel to Canada during the pandemic can now be processed to a final decision.
- Offices can determine to what extent they have the capacity to process these non-priority applications.
Reference:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ates/2021-covid-temporary-resident-visas.html