Consular Officials: Visa Applications

visa applications: The Canadian government announced last week that consular officials are working around the clock to process visa applications submitted by Filipinos, as well as to assist Canadians in the country who may have lost travel documents or have other needs, according to CTV. "We are zeroing in on the applications that involve people or families from the big island hit by the typhoon or smaller islands who have experienced this devastation," Alexander said in an interview that aired Sunday and The federal government expects to fast-track hundreds of visa applications, and perhaps many more, from Filipinos affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander told 's Question Period that his department has already identified hundreds of visa applications that will receive swift attention, but that number could rise as more people affected by the storm are identified. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.