Temporary measures to reunite families of Indigenous people separated by Canada's border

Who can apply

If you (the main applicant) want to come to Canada under these temporary measures, you must be an Indigenous person who

• is a member of a Federally Recognized Tribe in the United States or a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, and
• was born in or is a citizen of the United States, and
• has an anchor member of your family who
  • is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act, and
  • lives in Canada

Definition of an anchor member of your family

An anchor member of your family is a person who

• lives in Canada, and
• is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act

They can be your

• spouse or common-law partner
• child (any age) including step-child, daughter-in-law or son-in-law
• grandchild or great-grandchild
• parent, step-parent or parent-in-law
• grandparent or great-grandparent
• sibling or step-sibling
• aunt or uncle (your parent’s sibling)
• niece or nephew (your sibling’s child)

Bringing your family members

Your family member(s) may also be eligible to come to Canada either with you or later on under these temporary measures. They can be any of the following:

• your spouse or your common-law partner
• your dependent children and their dependent children

If your family member will travel at the same time as you, they must be included on your application.

If your family member will travel at a later date, they must submit their own application.