Permanent Residency Pathway for Ukrainians In Canada

In response to the ongoing crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a temporary public policy aimed at reuniting families in Canada. This compassionate policy facilitates certain Ukrainians in Canada and their family members to apply for permanent residence, fostering the reunification of families during these challenging times.

Key Points of the Public Policy:

1. 1. Eligibility for Permanent Residence:
      • • Ukrainian foreign nationals in Canada and their eligible family members can apply for permanent residence.
   2. Residence Flexibility for Family Members:
      • • Family members have the option to live in or outside Canada.
        • Permanent resident visas will be issued to family members residing outside of Canada.
   3. Application Process:
      • • If you meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the public policy, you are encouraged to apply for permanent residence.

Application Verification Process:

Upon receiving your application, IRCC will meticulously check:

1. 1. Submission of all required information.
   2. Fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

Next Steps Upon Eligibility Confirmation:

If your eligibility is confirmed, IRCC will:

1. 1. Invite you and your family members to complete:
      • • Medical exams (if required).
        • Criminal and security checks.
        • Biometrics (if required).
   2. Communicate the final decision once your application has been processed.

These special measures signify Canada’s commitment to providing a haven for families affected by the Ukrainian crisis. We understand the urgency of reunification, and our goal is to facilitate a smooth and expedited process for eligible individuals and their loved ones.

This policy extends eligibility for permanent residence applications to two distinct categories of family members.

Category 1: Family Member of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada

Eligibility Conditions:

To apply for permanent residence under this policy, you must:

1. 1. Nationality:

      • • Be a Ukrainian national.

   2. Family Relationship:

      • • Be a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada, including:

          • • Spouse or common-law partner.
            • Child (regardless of age).
            • Grandchild.
            • Parent.
            • Grandparent.
            • Sibling (or half-sibling).

   3. Location Requirements:

      • • Be in Canada when:

          • • Submitting your application.
            • Granted permanent residence.

   4. Residency Status:

      • • Have valid temporary resident status in Canada, or have applied to restore your status if it has expired for less than 90 days.

   5. Travel Documents:

      • • Hold a passport or travel document, or provide supporting identity documents if you don’t hold one.

   6. Statutory Declaration:

      • • Provide a signed statutory declaration form (IMM 0191) from your family member in Canada explaining your relationship to them.

   7. Admissibility:

      • • Be admissible to Canada.

Category 2: Spouse or Common-law Partner of a Ukrainian National with Family in Canada

Eligibility Conditions:

If you are the spouse or common-law partner of a Ukrainian national with family ties in Canada, you may apply for permanent residence under this policy if you meet the following criteria:

1. 1. Relationship Status:

      • • You must be the spouse or common-law partner of a Ukrainian national.

   2. Circumstances of Your Spouse or Partner:

      • • Your spouse or partner must:

          • • Be unable to leave Ukraine, be missing, have passed away, or be presumed to have passed away.
            • Be a family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, including their:

              • • Child (regardless of age).
                • Grandchild.
                • Parent.
                • Grandparent.
                • Sibling (or half-sibling).

   3. Location Requirements:

      • • You must be in Canada when:

          • • Submitting your application.
            • Granted permanent residence.

   4. Marital/Relationship Status:

      • • You must not have remarried or been in a common-law relationship with another person since leaving Ukraine.

   5. Residency Status:

      • • Have valid temporary resident status in Canada, or have applied to restore your status if it has expired for less than 90 days.

   6. Travel Documents:

      • • Hold a passport or travel document, or provide supporting identity documents if you don’t hold one.

   7. Statutory Declaration:

      • • Provide a signed statutory declaration form (IMM 0191) from your spouse or partner’s family member in Canada explaining your relationship to them.

   8. Admissibility:

      • • Be admissible to Canada.

If you meet these conditions, you are encouraged to apply for permanent residence under this special policy. Your application will be assessed by IRCC based on the outlined criteria. If found eligible, you and your family members will be invited to complete the necessary steps, including medical exams, criminal and security checks, and biometrics.

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