{"id":129031,"date":"2023-10-25T14:05:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/canada-opens-new-permanent-residency-pathway-for-ukrainians\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:32:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:32:26","slug":"canada-opens-new-permanent-residency-pathway-for-ukrainians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/canada-opens-new-permanent-residency-pathway-for-ukrainians\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Opens New Permanent Residency Pathway For\u00a0Ukrainians"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new pathway to permanent residency<\/span><\/a> for Ukrainians\u00a0in Canada on\u00a0temporary resident visas<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 with family here, announced earlier this year, started on October 23 and will be open for one year.<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, launched on Feb. 24 last year, rages on and so Canada has stepped up its game to welcome Ukrainians fleeing the violence in their homeland.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cAs we continue to witness the devastating impact of Putin\u2019s illegal invasion, we stand resolute in our condemnation of this senseless violence,\u201d said then-Immigration Minister Sean Fraser in announcing the new pathway earlier this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe continue to extend unwavering support and a lifeline to families separated by this conflict, including through this family reunification pathway that will help\u00a0Ukrainian\u00a0families stay together as they rebuild their lives in their new communities in Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis continued support builds on our steadfast commitment to help\u00a0Ukrainians\u00a0find a safe haven and provide them with the assistance they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With the launch of the new pathway on Monday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also released more details of exactly how it works.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian foreign nationals in Canada and their family members can apply for permanent residence can apply for permanent residence under the new pathway even if their family members live outside of Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cPermanent resident visas will be issued to family members living outside of Canada,\u201d notes the IRCC on its website. \u201cIf you meet the eligibility criteria of the public policy, you can apply for permanent residence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once Canadian immigration officials receive the application, they check that the applicants have submitted all the required information and meet the eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we confirm you\u2019re eligible, we\u2019ll: invite you and your family members to complete<\/p>\n

medical exams, if required; criminal and security checks<\/p>\n

biometrics, if required, (and); tell you our decision once we\u2019ve processed your application,\u201d notes the IRCC.<\/p>\n

Qualifying relatives of Ukrainians already in Canada include:<\/p>\n