Canada’s Immigration Measures For People Affected By The Situation In Ukraine

The Russian military buildup on the border of Ukraine has escalated tensions between the two countries and strained bilateral relations, with the United States sending a strong message that invasion would be met with dire consequences for Russia’s economy.

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The Canadian government has introduced a variety of new immigration measures to assist Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Ukrainian citizens impacted by the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

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The Canadian Government have put new measures in place to help people affected by the ongoing situation in Ukraine. they are urgently processing new and replacement passports and travel documents for citizens and permanent residents of Canada in Ukraine so they can return to Canada at any time, This includes immediate family members who will come with them. You can read more on how to apply on the official Canada Immigration Site

If you have immediate family in Ukraine

It’s important to keep families and loved ones together. The Canadian Government have programs that let Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor eligible family members to come to Canada.

They will review all applications to see if they should be prioritized. You can submit your application normally; you don’t need to use a special process.

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When reviewing your application, they will  prioritize it if

• You’re a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act
• The family member you’re sponsoring is a Ukrainian national outside Canada and
  one of the following family members:
  your spouse or common-law or conjugal partner
  your dependent child (including adopted children)