Ukraine immigration measures: Extend your visitor status in Canada
You can get free settlement services in Canada
All Ukrainian temporary residents and their family members in Canada can access free settlement services until March 31, 2025.
You may be eligible to extend your visitor status under the Ukraine immigration measures if you meet both of the following requirements:
- your application under the CUAET measures was approved on or after February 4, 2024
- you’re currently in Canada with valid temporary resident status under the CUAET measures
If you’re eligible , you
- can apply to extend your visitor status in Canada for up to 3 years
- are exempt from paying the
- visitor record processing fee
- biometrics fee (if applicable)
Deadline to submit your application
You must submit your application to extend your status on or before July 31, 2024.
How to apply
Follow the steps below to
- apply for a visitor record to extend your visitor status in Canada
- apply to get a new IMM 1442 with the CUAET remark
How to get the CUAET remark on your IMM 1442
If you’re in Canada under the CUAET but you’re missing the remark on your IMM 1442, follow the instructions below to apply for a visitor record and get a new IMM 1442.
When you apply, upload a letter stating “I am exempt from paying fees under the Ukraine special measures and my previous permit was missing the CUAET remark.” Then we can issue you a new visitor record with the CUAET remark.
Step 1: Make sure you have what you need
To apply online, you need a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents.
Step 2: Create your online account or sign in
You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to
- submit your application forms
- check your status
If you have problems applying online
You can apply on paper if you meet one of the following exemptions:
- You can’t apply online because of a disability.
- There’s a barrier that
- prevents you from applying online or
- makes applying online unreliable
Contact us using our crisis web form if you can’t apply online.
Complete all required fields in the form and include “Ukraine 2022” in the text box.
How to start your application
Once you sign in to your account, you need to
- go to the Start your application section on the account welcome page
- click Apply to come to Canada
- on the next page, scroll down to the I do not have a personal reference code section
- click on the Visitor visa, study and/or work permit button
Step 3: Get your document checklist
You must answer some questions to create a personalized document checklist.
Make sure you answer these questions correctly
- Answer “Visit” when asked “What would you like to do in Canada?”
- Answer “Temporarily – more than 6 months” when asked “How long are you planning to stay in Canada?”
- Answer “No, I am exempt from paying fees for the application” to the question “There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees or are you fee exempt?”
Step 4: Read the instruction guide and fill out the application
Read the instruction guide before you fill out your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form.
Once you get your document checklist, fill out the application forms.
After you apply
How we process your application
We’ll check your application to make sure you included all the necessary documents, any fees that you need to pay and gave your biometrics (if required).
If it’s incomplete, we’ll return your application without processing it.
We may also ask you to send more information.
If your application is approved
We’ll mail the visitor record to the Canadian address you gave us in your application.
If your mailing address changes before we approve your application, you must contact us to tell us your new address.
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