Special immigration measures announced for Sudanese temporary residents

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The Canadian government has announced special measures for Sudanese temporary residents affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Key Points:

• Sudanese nationals will be able continue to study, work or visit family by applying for an extension free of charge.
• Sudanese nationals who are already in Canada will be able to move between temporary categories.
• Sudanese nationals may not need a passport or travel documents to be approved for a permanent resident visa.
• New and existing temporary and permanent residence applications, including visitor visa applications for immediate family members of Canadian nationals and permanent residents, will be prioritized.
• More information regarding the special immigration measures for Sudanese nationals is available here.

BAL Analysis: Canadian authorities plan to provide more details on the special immigration measures in the coming weeks and may provide additional support to Sudanese nationals if determined necessary.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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