The Canadian government has introduced a new temporary migration program for Ukrainians that allows them to obtain permanent residence in the country, the press service of the Ministry of Immigration of Canada reports.
Applications for participation in the program will be opened on October 23.
It will be open to Ukrainian citizens whose close relatives have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status. According to the program, close relatives include children, parents, grandparents, spouses, and siblings.
The program also allows third-country nationals to apply if their spouse has Ukrainian citizenship but cannot leave Ukraine or is dead or missing.
There is currently no information on the application deadlines and fees, but it will be available on October 23.
