Temporary Extension of Status for Ukrainian Family Reunification Applicants
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
Ukrainian nationals with pending permanent residence applications under the family reunification pathway can apply for temporary extensions, new open work permits, or study permits within Canada while awaiting application processing.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: Ukrainian nationals with pending permanent residence applications under the family reunification pathway can apply for temporary extensions, new open work permits, or study permits within Canada while awaiting application processing.
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… with family members in Canada to help them stay together as their rebuild their lives. Today, new measures were announced to make it easier for Ukrainians who applied under the family reunification pathway and their family members to apply to extend their stay in Canada while waiting for a decision on their permanent residence application. Eligible Ukrainians will have until March 31, 2027, to apply from within Canada for - a new open work permit - an extension of an existing work permit - a new study permit - an extension or restoration of their temporary resident status This can be done even …
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