The Government of Canada announced on Thursday a new immigration program that includes granting Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary residence permit in the country for up to three years.
Canada, which has a large Ukrainian diaspora, mainly in the center and west of the country, reported in a statement that “Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality will be able to stay in Canada up to a maximum of three years as temporary residents”.
Applicants must apply online.
The ukrainian refugees they can simultaneously apply for a work and study permit.
Ukrainians and their relatives already settled in canadian soil They may also “extend their visitor status or work permit for 3 years, apply for a new work or study permit, or extend their current permit.”
According to a count of United Nations published on Thursday, more than three million people have fled Ukraine since February 24, the day the Russian invasion began, of whom more than half have taken refuge in Poland.
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