Canada announces support for Iranian temporary residents

Date Announced:

February 23, 2023

Active Period:

Effective March 1, 2023

Overview:

Effective March 1, 2023, these measures will make it easier for Iranians who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams, allowing Iranians to continue studying, working or visiting family by applying for a new permit from inside Canada. An open work permit pathway will be made available for Iranians already in Canada as well. Applications from Iranians in Canada will also be processed on a priority basis.

In addition, the Government of Canada is waiving certain processing fees for Iranians who wish to extend their stay in Canada, and will also waive passport and permanent resident travel document fees for citizens and permanent residents of Canada in Iran who wish to leave.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Guidelines and rule changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Temporary residents | Visitors

    Keywords:

    Iran, temporary status, open permit

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/02/canada-announces-support-for-iranian-temporary-residents.html

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