Introduction of special immigration measures that will offer a path to protection in Canada for Afghanis who helped the Canadian war effort and are at risk due to their work

Date Announced:

July 23, 2021

Active Period:

Until further notice.

Overview:

In recognition of their service to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is implementing special immigration measures that will offer a path to protection in Canada for those at risk due to their work. The work at Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence (DND) is well underway to identify and assist individuals eligible for resettlement to Canada. Operational teams from IRCC, GAC and DND are currently on the ground in Afghanistan to support these efforts. Starting immediately, IRCC will begin processing individuals referred to them by GAC and DND. Those eligible include interpreters who worked with the Canadian Armed Forces, cooks, drivers, cleaners, construction workers, security guards and locally engaged staff employed at the Embassy of Canada to Afghanistan, and their family members. Criteria to be referred for resettlement are based on applicants’ significant or enduring relationship with the Government of Canada.

Departments and Agencies:

Department of National Defence | Global Affairs Canada | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Refugees

    Keywords:

    Afghanistan

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/07/government-of-canada-offers-refuge-to-afghans-who-assisted-canada.html

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