In Afghanistan

Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan

Canada's Response in Afghanistan
For information about the new programs of the Government of Canada for Afghanistan, please see below:

Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan


Canada reaches agreement with U.S. to support refugees’ travel to safety

News release

August 31, 2021 Ottawa, ON The Government of Canada continues to exhaust every option to get as many Afghans to safety as possible, in partnership with our allies around the world. In the first phase of our operation, Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan, the majority of whom are refugees who supported Canada’s mission, and will soon begin new lives in this country.

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Special measures for Afghans in Canada

If you have questions or need help with reunification program ( if your immediate family members sponsorship is on progress) contact:

IRCC.SituationAfghanistan.IRCC@cic.gc.ca


Assistance for Canadians and permanent residents in Afghanistan

If you are a citizen or Permanent resident of Canada contact:

Waiving fees and Prioritizing applications

IRCC prioritize certain types of applications for Afghan nationals and implementing special measures to waive fees and other requirements. For details, please check Special measures for Afghan applications

 


Supporting Afghan nationals: About the special programs

1. A special immigration program for Afghan nationals, and their families, who assisted the Government of Canada.

Find out more about this special immigration program

2. A special humanitarian program focused on resettling Afghan nationals who are outside of Afghanistan and who don’t have a durable solution in a third country, which will include people such as

    • women leaders
    • human rights advocates
    • LGBTI individuals
    • journalists and people who assisted Canadian journalists
    • immediate family members of one of the above
    • extended family members of previously resettled interpreters who assisted the Government of Canada
      • this includes family members who are still in Afghanistan

Find out more about this special humanitarian program


Avoid becoming a victim of fraud

Avoid becoming a victim of fraud. There is no fee to be considered for the special immigration program for individuals and their families who provided support to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. Only Global Affairs Canada or the Canadian Armed Forces can identify people.

Only the Government of Canada can request personal information from you or decide your eligibility for the special program for individuals and their families who provided support to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. There are no agents or consultants acting on our behalf

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