Permanent residency and sponsorship fees waived for Sudan conflict family class applicants

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

This new federal remission order cancels or refunds the fees normally charged for acquiring permanent resident status and for processing a family sponsorship application, for a specific group connected to the conflict in Sudan. It applies to foreign nationals who received an exemption under either of two updated temporary public policies covering family members who fled Sudan, and to the Canadian citizens or permanent residents who sponsored them. Affected individuals do not need to pay these fees, and those who already paid are entitled to a remission (refund). Sponsors and applicants who believe they qualify should confirm they were covered by one of the two named temporary public policies and retain documentation of that exemption.

Who this affects: foreign nationals who fled conflict in Sudan applying for family class permanent residence · Canadian citizens or permanent residents sponsoring family members from Sudan · family class and spouse/common-law partner in Canada class applicants covered by Sudan temporary public policies