Extension of CUAET Special Measures
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) was extended, allowing free overseas applications until July 15, 2023, and travel/status adjustment for existing holders until March 31, 2024.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: The Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) was extended, allowing free overseas applications until July 15, 2023, and travel/status adjustment for existing holders until March 31, 2024.
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… its support for those who have been forced to flee. This includes helping people find a temporary safe haven in Canada and providing them with the support they need. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that the Government of Canada will extend the [Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/cuaet.html) (CUAET). This means that: - Ukrainians and their family members will have until July 15, 2023, to apply overseas for a CUAET visa free of charge; - Anyone holding a CUAET visa will have until March 31, 2024, to travel to Canada under the special measures; and - CUAET holders who are already here in Canada will have until March 31, 2024, to extend or adjust their temporary status through these measures, free of charge. Settlement services will remain available to Ukrainians and their family members after they arrive so that they can fully participate in Canadian communities while they are here. Ukrainians and their family members will also continue to benefit from the [one-time transitional financial support](https:// …
Government of Canadacanada.ca. Extension of CUAET Special Measures. Effective 2023-03-22.Open official source
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