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Canada Introduces New Immigration Streams for Ukrainians
A March 3 announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said Canada is introducing new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily or permanently. IRCC says:
“For Ukrainians who want to come to Canada temporarily, we will create a Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel, available for individuals fleeing Ukraine. There will be no limit to the number of Ukrainians who can apply. This is the fastest, safest, and most efficient way for Ukrainians to come to Canada and eliminates many of the normal visa requirements. All Ukrainian nationals will be able to apply through this new path, and, pending background check and security screening, their stay in Canada could be extended by at least two years. We aim to have the extended pathway open for applications in two weeks, and, in the interim, we continue to encourage Ukrainians to apply through all programs, and their applications will be prioritized.”
IRCC says it “will quickly implement a special family reunification sponsorship pathway for permanent residence. We will develop the details of this program in the coming weeks, including by working with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.”
It also says: “All Ukrainians who come to Canada as part of these measures will be eligible to apply for open work permits, making it easier for employers to quickly hire Ukrainian nationals. As previously announced, IRCC will issue open work permits to Ukrainian visitors, workers and students who are currently in Canada and cannot safely go home.”
“To the people of Ukraine, you have inspired the world with your courage and resilience, and Canada is here to support you. We are actively working to launch these measures and stand ready to welcome more Ukrainians to Canada,” the IRCC announcement concluded. A quote by Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship followed, saying how inspired he is by “the courage Ukrainians have displayed as they uphold the democratic ideals that we cherish in Canada” and that Canada “will welcome them with open arms.”
(TML Daily, posted March 5, 2022)
