Permanent Residence for Asylum Claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

August 14, 2020

Pathway to permanent residency recognizes exceptional service of asylum claimants on front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
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Front-line workers play a critical role in keeping Canadians healthy. In recognition of their exceptional service, today the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to permanent residency for asylum claimants working in the health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under this measure, asylum claimants across the country who are working on the front lines providing direct care to patients in health-care institutions will be able to apply for permanent residency if they meet the criteria.

Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-ci...vid-19-pandemic.html