Canada has granted extra time to Ukrainians who utilized below the Canada-Ukraine Authorization For Emergency Journey (CUAET) measure and acquired approval earlier than February 4, 2024. The deadline for his or her arrival has been prolonged by 4 months, permitting them till July 31 to make their journey preparations.

In accordance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), till July 31, 2024, these people have the chance to reach in Canada and apply for an inland research allow and an open work allow without charge upon approval, VisaGuide.World studies.

Settlement companies will stay obtainable to all Ukrainian momentary residents and their dependents in Canada till March 31, subsequent 12 months. Nevertheless, the one-time monetary help and the emergency momentary lodging help will now not be obtainable to any CUAET holders who arrived in Canada after March 31 this 12 months.

Ukrainians authorised for a CUAET visa earlier than February 4 can nonetheless enter Canada however gained’t have the ability to apply for work or research permits after March 31.

New Everlasting Residence Pathway for Qualifying Ukrainians

Canada introduces a everlasting residence pathway for qualifying Ukrainian nationals with two classes of eligible relations:

• Relations of Canadian residents or everlasting residents should be Ukrainian nationals in Canada upon utility submission, have legitimate momentary resident standing or have utilized for restoration, present identification paperwork and a signed declaration type, and meet admissibility standards. The Canadian sponsor should stay in Canada, be 18 or older, and never have obtained everlasting residence below this coverage.
• Spouses or common-law companions of Ukrainian nationals unable to depart Ukraine can apply if they’ve household in Canada. Upon utility and approval, they should be in Canada, not have remarried, have legitimate momentary resident standing or have utilized for restoration, present identification paperwork and a signed declaration type, and meet admissibility standards.

Canada Has Granted Entry to 248,726 Ukrainians Since Struggle Began

Furthermore, surveys point out that roughly 90 p.c of Ukrainians who arrived in Canada below the momentary measure initiated following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 now aspire to remain completely.

At the moment, almost 1 / 4 of one million Ukrainians reside in Canada after getting into below CUAET. Nevertheless, regardless of Canadian immigration officers receiving 1,189,320 functions between March 17, 2022, and February 27, 2024, solely 25.9 p.c of the entire, amounting to 248,726 Ukrainians, have moved to Canada, as 960,091 functions had been authorised throughout this timeframe.

On this regard, Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO and government director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, disclosed that there was a noticeable enhance in arrivals each week. He emphasised that individuals actively search to return and arrive earlier than the deadline expires.