Family-based permanent residence pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan: Canada’s immigration response to the crisis in Sudan
We are accepting new applications starting February 25, 2025
What’s changed:
- anchors can now live anywhere in Canada, including Quebec
- we'll accept 1,700 new applications, 500 of which will be reserved for applicants with an anchor in Quebec until April 17, 2025. After this date, these spots will become available to applicants with an anchor living anywhere in Canada
Applicants must still intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
This program will continue to give a pathway to permanent residence in Canada for people affected by the conflict in Sudan who have family in Canada who can support their settlement and integration. We’ll accept up to 1,700 new applications from people
- who lived in Sudan when the conflict began on April 15, 2023
- who are the child, grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling of an extended family member in Canada
- whose extended family member in Canada is
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- willing to support your application
Status
Open
Cap: 1,700 applications
How we’ll support you
If we approve your application, we’ll:
- waive the Right of Permanent Residence Fee and biometric fees
- give you free settlement services, before and after you arrive, to help you join Canadian society and the labour force
- give you access to pre-departure medical services
- give you access to three months of free temporary healthcare coverage through the Interim Federal Health Program
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