Permanent residence pathway: Foreign nationals who were in state care
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
To acknowledge the vulnerability of foreign nationals who came to Canada under the age of 19 and were under the legal responsibility of the child protection system, and who may now face removal, the Government of Canada has issued a new temporary public policy to facilitate the process for eligible applicants and their in-Canada family members to obtain permanent residence.
Applicants can apply for permanent residence under this public policy from January 22, 2024, to January 21, 2027, inclusive.
Intake
Processing
- Eligibility requirements for the public policy
- Processing the application
- Admissibility
- Making a final decision
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