Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension allowing Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) to apply for a work permit extension until March 31, 2027. This extension applies to those who arrived by March 31, 2024, or were authorized to enter Canada by December 31, 2024, even if their initial decision was delayed. The extension permits work permit holders and their family members to extend their permits for up to three years.
These temporary measures aim to support Ukrainians contributing to Canada’s labor market amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while recognizing many may eventually return home. Other immigration pathways remain available for Ukrainians seeking visitor or study permit extensions under standard IRCC procedures. Since 2022, Canada has implemented multiple immigration policies including family reunification options, designed to assist Ukrainians and their families during the crisis.
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