In order to assist Canadian family members and permanent residents who are now in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, as well as Israelis and Palestinians who are already in Canada, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued temporary immigration provisions.
These steps will “support the assisted departure of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and their eligible family members” from the area, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
The introduction of open work permits or fee-exempt study permits in Canada is one such policy. The foreign individual must have departed Israel and the Palestinian Territories with their family or on their own initiative since the start of the present regional conflict in order to qualify as the family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Permits can also be available to Israelis and Palestinians who are currently in Canada and feel uncomfortable going back to the area. Before applying, eligible parties must hold a valid status as temporary residents.
Putting PR requests for family-class sponsorship first
In the family-based streams (family class sponsorship), the IRCC will likewise give priority to Palestinian petitions already in progress for permanent residency.
Spouses, common-law partners, children (of any age), grandchildren, siblings, parents, grandparents, and close family members of a Canadian or permanent resident are all eligible candidates under this policy.
It is required that the Canadian citizen or permanent resident be now living in Canada and provide evidence of the relationship, such as:
- a copy of the certificate of birth for the kid or grandchildren
- the baptismal certificate of the kid or grandchild, in copy
- An additional formal record designating the applicant as the parent or grandparent, such their civil registration papers or family album.
The agency promises to release additional information about the measures shortly. For inquiries regarding these extraordinary measures, the IRCC has established a dedicated service channel at 613-321-4243, which is open to customers in Canada and overseas. Collect calls are welcome.
The IRCC informs clients that they may also check online and prioritize their inquiries by adding the term “MOME2023” to the IRCC crisis web form.
Furthermore, the Interim Federal Health Program may allow permanent residents, their family members who are also permanent residents, and Canadian citizens to apply online for time-limited medical coverage to meet their emergency medical requirements upon arriving following their aided evacuation from Gaza.
Robust Canadian communities
Because of the nation’s job, education, and immigration options, as well as its multiculturalism, Canada already has sizable communities of Israelis and Palestinians. Both ethnic groups have really historically immigrated to Canada, dating back to the 1950s.
More than 45,000 people of Palestinian descent and more than 35,000 people of Israeli descent lived in Canada as of the 2021 census. Dual citizenship with Canada is also an option for Israeli people.
Regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnic origin, all peoples in Canada are guaranteed equal rights under the law because to the country’s multiculturalism policy. The country boasts one of the most effective immigrant immigration and integration programs of any contemporary country, in large part because of this approach.