OTTAWA,
ON, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ - As the security
situation in Haiti remains
volatile, the Government of Canada
continues to take action to help people who have been impacted by
the violence and deteriorating security conditions.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship, announced temporary measures to support
family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have
left Haiti, as well as Haitian
nationals already in Canada who
are currently unable to return home.
Starting May 23, 2024, Haitians
with valid temporary resident status in Canada can apply for a study permit, open work
permit, or status extension at no cost. This includes foreign
national family members, regardless of nationality, who arrived as
temporary residents through assisted departures out of Haiti. In addition, three months of Interim
Federal Health Program coverage will be available to those who are
eligible.
These measures will help keep families together and give Haitian
nationals in Canada a safe place
to study, work and stay. More information about eligibility and how
to apply is available on IRCC's website.
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"We are deeply concerned for the well-being of people in
Haiti. The measures announced
today will make it easier for family members of Canadians who fled
Haiti to stay in Canada with their families, and enable Haitian
nationals to work and study in a safe environment."
– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and
Citizenship
Quick facts
- Canada completed assisted
departures from Haiti, which
successfully transported 681 people, including 435 Canadian
citizens, 111 permanent residents and 135 temporary residents to
safety.
- There are approximately 44,000 Haitian nationals with valid
temporary resident status in Canada.
- We continue to process applications under the dedicated
humanitarian pathway to provide permanent residence to
Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals on a priority
basis.
Associated links
- Canada's response to the
crisis in Haiti
- Haiti travel advice
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SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada