Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah told CBC Calgary the frustrating delays a local Calgary man is experiencing waiting 5 years to reunite with his parents as their permanent residency application is processed by IRCC in the parents and grandparents category is a result of the pandemic backlog and IRCC immigration priorities. Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah says the explanation for delays is simple: IRCC is still working through backlogs from the pandemic:
"They're prioritizing people that are going to come to Canada and contribute directly to the Canadian economy... Unfortunately, I think the parents and grandparents category is not seen as a crucial category while they're still catching up on delays related to COVID."
