Pathway to permanent residence: Family reunification for Ukrainian nationals – Making a final decision
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
This section includes information on finalizing the application.
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Approving the application
When all requirements are met, IRCC will do the following:
- ensure that the principal applicant and their family members’ medical results and background checks remain valid, and they are still admissible
- verify that the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) has been paid
- enter a final decision in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
- generate a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) document for the principal applicant and accompanying family members
Note: The applicant must be physically present in Canada at the time of being granted permanent residence.
Refusing the application
If the officer determines that the applicant has not met the eligibility or admissibility requirements, the officer should refuse the application.
When an application is refused, a formal refusal letter must be sent to the applicant explaining the reasons for the refusal; and the officer must complete the following actions:
- enter a final decision in the GCMS
- send a letter to the applicant explaining the reasons for the refusal
- If the RPRF was paid, inform the applicant that they are entitled to a refund
Withdrawing the application
If the applicant requests to withdraw their application under the public policy, IRCC will:
- send a letter to inform the applicant when the withdrawal of the application has been accepted
- inform MIFI that the application has been withdrawn, if applicable
Note: Requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing to IRCC.DNNGFHMPPProcessing-TraitementPIPMHNGFRN.IRCC@cic.gc.ca (with “UAC4” in the subject line).
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