For the IRCC operations in Beijing, when we set the operations in 2008, we analyzed two potential facility management companies. At that point in time the priority was, of course, the due diligence processes, approvals of client governments, i.e., IRCC, and then the requirements of client governments. How soon is one required to set the visa application centre operations, what are the volumes coming through and how soon will they be able to accommodate the entry/exit licence approvals? These are some of the factors that are taken into account before identifying and approving an FMC, subject to client government approvals, of course.
On February 22nd, 2021. See this statement in context.