Canadian immigration measures for Ukraine citizens

Canada just announced the following measures to support Ukrainian citizens currently in Canada and those wishing to come to Canada:

• Establishing a dedicated service channel for Ukraine enquiries that will be available for clients both in Canada and abroad at 613-321-4243, with collect calls accepted. In addition, clients can now add the keyword “Ukraine2022” to the IRCC Web form with their enquiry and their email will be prioritized;
• Implementing urgent processing of travel documents, including issuing single-journey travel documents for immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who do not have valid passports;
• Updating a Web page to provide current information on measures; this page will include content in Ukrainian for ease of reference;
• Ensuring that Ukrainians currently in Canada are able to extend their stay or stay longer in Canada by prioritizing the renewal of work and study permits and extending a policy that allows individuals to apply for a work permit from within Canada. This policy would allow temporary residents who receive a job offer to remain in Canada and start working while they wait for their work permit application to be processed.

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Over a month ago, as the situation in Ukraine was worsening, Canada has put in place measures to support Ukrainian citizens. These include:

• Prioritizing processing of citizenship grant applications for adoption as well as permanent and temporary residence applications for people with a primary residence in Ukraine who want to reunite or travel with family, and who want to work, study or start a new life in Canada;
• Ukrainian nationals currently in Canada on a temporary basis can extend their status as a visitor, student, or worker; and
• Prioritizing applications for new and replacement travel documents for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members.

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Canada is monitoring the situation closely, as are we, in order to support those affected in Ukraine. We are pleased to offer a FREE ONE HOUR CONSULTATION to any persons affected by the situation in Ukraine. Contact us today! We can provide service in Ukrainian, English and other languages.