Canada has announced its intention to address the backlog of
post-graduation work permits (PGWP) and work permit extensions.
The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Council (IRCC) is putting in place a fast-track procedure to cut the processing time for applications for PGWP and work permit extensions by up to 80%. Applications are sorted and assigned using automated technologies, eligibility is determined, and routine applications are identified for quicker processing. The application process is currently in experimental mode but is anticipated to be made available to all candidates in the upcoming months.
Immigration officials can concentrate on evaluating
situations and reaching conclusions by using the tools to perform
time-consuming administrative and repetitive procedures. The eligibility
function selects routine applications for faster processing, and applications
are categorised according to guidelines defined by IRCC authorities. A final
determination of the applicant's admissibility to Canada is made by an officer
once the application has been processed.
Work permit extensions and PGWP applications can be
processed much more quickly with the use of automated systems because they can
sift and assign applications more quickly than people. They are more effective
than sophisticated apps since they can recognise routine ones for streamlined
processing. However, there are drawbacks to utilising automated tools,
including the possibility of biased judgments flawed programming, and
blunders. As a result, human supervision is essential for the efficient
operation of the automated technologies used to handle these applications.
To examine requests for PGWP and work permit extensions,
IRCC carried out an algorithmic impact assessment (AIA). The systems' effect
level is categorised by the AIA as moderate, and precautions have been taken to
reduce any concerns. These precautions include analyses of potential
discriminatory effects, the design of the tool including privacy and security
considerations, and the option for officers to override the tool's choices.

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