Program delivery update: Temporary special measures in response to the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

January 9, 2024

These special processing measures expired on January 3, 2024. Applications received after January 3, 2024 are not eligible for these special measures. The instructions remain available to provide processing officers with the information they need to finalize any applications received up until January 3, 2024.

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