From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tragic air disasters have claimed many Canadian lives, leaving families without loved ones. Canada stands with those affected, offering continued support to families of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 victims.<\/p>\n As of May 12, 2021, the government, led by the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, has introduced a public policy to ease immigration processes for grieving families. This initiative is a crucial part of Canada’s ongoing commitment to supporting these families.<\/p>\n Families in Canada, related to victims who were Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible foreign nationals, can seek permanent residence under this policy. The application window remains open until May 11, 2022.<\/p>\n Applicants must pay standard fees and meet biometric requirements. Although standard admissibility criteria apply, those who have lost their status in Canada<\/a> may still be eligible.<\/p>\n This policy focuses on families in Canada, but IRCC is developing measures for those outside the country. An announcement will follow when these measures are ready.<\/p>\n Additionally, the IRCC extends the temporary residence policy for Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 families, allowing individuals with temporary resident visas to either travel to Canada or extend their stay while applying for permanent residence.<\/p>\n \u201cAll Canadians mourned the loss of those who died in the tragedies involving Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. At the centre of these disasters are the grieving families, who need wide-ranging support from the Government of Canada. This new pathway to permanent residence is one of the ways we are helping families of Canadian victims cope, in the hope that they may build their lives in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Contacts for media only<\/strong><\/p>\n Alex Cohen<\/strong>Introduction of the New Immigration Policy<\/h2>\n
Eligibility Criteria and Policy Details<\/h2>\n
Who Can Apply?<\/h3>\n
Future Measures<\/h3>\n
Minister’s Remarks<\/h2>\n
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Important Information<\/h2>\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Further Reading<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n