Program delivery update: Resettlement: When an applicant may face barriers to exiting the host country

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

(REV-OVS-6-11)

May 12, 2026

New guidance for officers when an applicant for resettlement to Canada may encounter difficulties in exiting the host country (for example, not being legally registered with the host country).

New instructions

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2026-05-12