Filipiniana News - December 2013 RHYME & REASON The year being almost over, I am providing below a summary of the changes introduced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) this year, and which are especially relevant for Filipinos in Canada and their families. Special Measures for Victims of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda The most recent of these changes are the special measures introduced for those affected by typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines. These include the priority processing of applications of Filipinos who are significantly and personally affected by this natural disaster, as well as a “compassionate and flexible” assessment of applications to extend the stay of Filipinos who are in Canada as temporary residents. While no specific timeline has been provided by CIC at this time, these special measures are expected to cease at some point. So if you or your families wish to invoke priority processing, ...