Canada has a new immigration pathway for foreign nationals who aged out of protective care services before they could get their permanent residence or citizenship – and face the possibility of deportation back to their home countries.
“A small number of individuals who came to Canada as minors never obtained permanent residence or citizenship while they were in the custody of child protection services,” notes Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
“As a result, some of these vulnerable people who never had status – or lost it – are now at risk of being deported to their country of birth. After living in Canada for years, many have little or no connection to their country of birth, and often do not speak the language.”
Under the new pathway, which will remain in effect until Jan. 27, 2027, Ottawa is offering permanent residence to foreign nationals and their families if they:
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Canadian immigration is waiving all fees for eligible foreign nationals who were in state care who can also choose to apply for a temporary resident permit to allow them to stay in Canada as temporary residents.
The eligibility criteria for permanent residence under the new pathway include:
“You must declare all your accompanying family members as well as your non-accompanying family members in your application,” notes the IRCC.
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“If you don’t include your non-accompanying family members, you won’t be able to sponsor them as family members later.”
This new pathway builds on the IRCC’s move in late September last year to allow these people to apply for temporary residence in Canada and get work permits and study permits. Those who applied for that temporary resident permit last year now become eligible to apply for permanent residence.
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