Canada launched a new TR pathway for Canadian families in Gaza. This implies that the new temporary resident pathway exists to extend support to family members of Canadian citizens or PR holders in Gaza. These extended family members must be able to find their escape in Canada.
Canada launched a new TR pathway for Canadian families in Gaza
The family members of these permanent residents and Canadian citizens include the following:
- Spouses and Common-law partners
- Children and Grandchildren
- Parents and Grandparents
- Siblings
Additionally, through this new pathway, spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, and dependent children of dependent children will also be eligible, as will any immediate family members of any of the aforementioned groups. The duration of temporary residence visas granted under this scheme is three years, or until the applicant’s passport expires.
According to IRCC, in order to gain legal entry in Canada, applicants for this and other special humanitarian measures must still conform to all admissibility requirements, including biometrics.
The process after an eligible person arrives in Canada
The IRCC has already started outlining what would happen to Canadians whose family members are eligible for this new TR option once they arrive in the country.
The news announcement from today states that after arriving in Canada, qualified TRs might apply for a fee-exempt study permit or open work permit under the policies already outlined.
As the situation persists, “this will enable them to assist themselves in Canada more effectively,” according to IRCC.
Furthermore, according to Canada’s immigration agency, TRs entering the country via this new route will receive three months of health coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program to deal with any immediate medical issues that may arise.
According to an IRCC news release, TRs will additionally have a chance to use settlement services. These will include language training and support linking with the labor market and local community.
Until January 9th, 2025, or until 1,000 applications for temporary residence visas have been received and are being processed, whichever comes first, the aforementioned measures will remain in effect. To better handle immigration solutions as needed, the government has also said it will closely monitor the situation in tandem with application numbers. Additionally, the IRCC has stated that it will, if feasible, give processing Palestinian applicants for permanent residence in family-based streams priority.
Furthermore, the IRCC has established a specific service channel for individuals residing in Canada and overseas.
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