Canada: New Application Center Opens in the Philippines

The government of Canada has announced the opening of a new application processing center in Manila, Philippines, to accommodate the increasing volume of visa applications to Canada from around the world, help reduce backlogs and improve client service. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has application processing centers in more than 50 locations in Canadian consular posts around the world. The new center is located within Canada’s Embassy in Manila and, according to the government, will be supported by 37 new employees.