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All special measures
Immigration, citizenship and passports
These are part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to support those affected by conflicts, crises, natural hazards and other situations in and outside Canada. They go beyond our regular programs to address the urgent needs of people facing extraordinary circumstances.
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Ukraine
Immigration measures and support for Ukrainians and their families
You may experience delays renewing your Ukrainian passport in Canada
Due to a backlog of applications at the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, you may experience delays renewing your Ukrainian passport. If you want to extend your temporary resident status in Canada but you can’t renew your passport in time, you can still submit an application. We’ll assess these applications on a case-by-case basis.
If you get your new passport while we’re processing your application to extend your status, send us a copy of it using our web form.
The deadline to apply for a visa under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) was July 15, 2023. However, if you’re already in Canada under the CUAET measures, you may be able to apply for an open work permit, an extension of your open work permit or a study permit under temporary in-Canada measures.
Select your situation below:
You’re in Canada under the CUAET measures
Temporary measures are available
You arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024.
Temporary measures are available
Apply for an open work permit or a study permit or to extend your status in Canada
Temporary measures are in place for you to apply for the following from inside Canada
Standard application fees apply.
Deadline: Submit your application on or before March 31, 2026. Extended
Apply for the following through the regular application process:
Standard application fees apply.
Deadline: Submit your extension application at least 30 days before your current status expires.
You arrived in Canada after March 31, 2024.
You can continue to stay in Canada until the expiry date on your temporary resident document.
If you want to apply to extend your stay, work permit or study permit, you must apply through the regular process and you’ll have to pay standard processing fees.
Find out how to
You’re not in Canada under the CUAET measures
Your CUAET application was approved but you haven’t arrived in Canada yet.
You can still travel to Canada using your approved temporary resident visa until it expires.
If you were also approved for an open work permit, you’ll get it when you arrive in Canada, as long as your letter of introduction is valid.
However, because the deadline to enter Canada to benefit from the CUAET measures was March 31, 2024, you
- need to meet the general requirements to enter Canada
- are no longer eligible for in-Canada supports and exemptions under the CUAET measures
You haven’t gotten a decision on your CUAET application yet.
If you applied under the CUAET measures on or before July 15, 2023, and you haven’t gotten a decision yet (an approval or a rejection), it may be due to the complexity of the application.
We’re still working on processing it as soon as possible. However, the last day for you to benefit from the temporary measures was December 31, 2024.
If your application is approved
You can still travel to Canada using your approved temporary resident visa until it expires. If you were also approved for an open work permit, you will get one when you arrive in Canada.
However, because the deadline to enter Canada under these temporary measures has passed, you need to meet all the general requirements to enter Canada.
You’re in Canada as a temporary resident, but not under the CUAET measures.
You can continue to stay in Canada until the expiry date on your temporary resident document.
If you want to apply to extend your stay, work permit or study permit, you must apply through the regular process and you’ll have to pay standard processing fees.
Find out how to
You applied for permanent residence as a Ukrainian national with family in Canada.
The permanent residence pathway for Ukrainian nationals with family members in Canada closed on October 22, 2024.
We’ll continue processing the applications we received on or before this date.
You can check your application status online at any time.
Your application was rejected.
This means you did not meet the requirements for the temporary measures.
If you’re still interested in coming to Canada, you can explore our immigration programs to see if there’s a program for you.
You didn’t submit an application to come to Canada yet.
There are no temporary measures for your situation.
If you’re interested in coming to Canada, you can explore our immigration programs to see if there’s a program for you.
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Sudan
Canada’s immigration response to the crisis in Sudan
Canada remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023.
Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan includes measures for those seeking safety in Canada.
Special immigration, passport and citizenship measures
Sudanese nationals in Canada who may want to extend their stay because the conflict in Sudan is preventing them from returning home.
Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and their foreign national family members have also had to suddenly flee the country.
As a result, we’ve put in place temporary measures for those affected by the conflict.
How we’ve helped
Since the conflict began on April 15, 2023, we’ve been processing applications for those affected by the conflict in Sudan through the family-based permanent residence pathway, and other temporary and permanent measures.
9,887
people approved for permanent residence
as of April 27, 2025
4,484
people approved for temporary residence
as of April 27, 2025
Note: Data are approximate and subject to change.
Resettling those affected by the crisis in Sudan
As part of our ongoing efforts, Canada has already resettled thousands of Sudanese nationals and other refugees impacted by the conflict in Sudan.
We have committed to resettle thousands of Sudanese nationals as government-assisted refugees and privately sponsored refugees.
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Iran
Situation in Iran: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures
Extended Some temporary measures have been extended until February 28, 2026.
Temporary measures are available to support Iranian temporary residents who arrived in Canada on or before February 28, 2025.
Iranian temporary residents in Canada
As of March 1, 2025, special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada have changed.
Iranian nationals with valid temporary resident status in Canada may be eligible if they
- arrived in Canada on or before February 28, 2025, and
- are applying for a work permit, work permit extension or an initial study permit
Iranian nationals in Canada wanting to extend their stay as a visitor or study permit holder must now apply through the regular process:
Applications submitted on or after March 1, 2025, are subject to standard application fees. We’ll continue to process eligible fee exemptions for those who applied on or before February 28, 2025.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Iran
As of March 1, 2025, Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Iran seeking to replace travel documents and citizenship certificates are no longer eligible for a fee exemption.
We’ll continue to process eligible fee exemptions for those who applied on or before February 28, 2025.
Standard processing fees now apply for the following:
How to apply
Answer a few questions below to find out how and what you’re eligible to apply for as an Iranian temporary resident living in Canada.
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Haiti
Crisis in Haiti and Canada’s response
On March 3, 2024, the government of Haiti declared a state of emergency in Ouest Department, including in Port-au-Prince, in response to gang violence and the deteriorating security situation.
We urge Canadians, permanent residents and their family members to follow the travel advice for Haiti and make decisions with their safety in mind, based on the conditions on the ground.
If you intend to leave Haiti you should make sure you are prepared to travel when the situation allows it.
Measures for Haitian nationals / passport holders and family members in Canada
If you’re a Haitian national, a Haitian passport holder, or the family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who left Haiti, find out if you’re eligible for temporary measures. Extended until November 19, 2025
Canadians, permanent residents and their immediate family members in Haiti
Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Temporary measures are in place for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are affected by the crisis and need any of the following documents:
- certain types of Canadian travel documents, such as
- 1-year limited validity passports
- temporary passports
- emergency travel documents
- Canadian citizenship certificate
- permanent resident travel document
Temporary measures for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Get your documents
If you don’t have valid travel documents to travel to Canada, apply for your documents as soon as possible.
Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens need a Canadian passport to travel to Canada.
Prepare a passport application
Make sure you prepare the right documents, forms and photos before you apply for a passport.
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Gaza and the West Bank
Crisis in Gaza and the West Bank
Temporary measures are in place for people affected by the conflict in Gaza.
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What does my status mean in the application status tracker?
In your application status tracker account, you’ll find
- your overall application status
- application details
- your application history
- contact details
- the status of your documents
- your next steps (if this applies)
Application status updates will only show up after you get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email. You’ll get an AOR after we get your application and check that it’s complete.
Until then, you may be able to find
- the date we got your application
- your contact information
Overall status
At the top of the page, you’ll see 1 of these statuses:
- Received means we got your application and we’re checking if it’s complete.
- In progress means we’re still reviewing your application.
- You can also see the progress for each section of your application.
- Closed means
- we approved your application
- we refused your application or
- you withdrew (cancelled) or abandoned your application
- We’ll contact you before we close your application.
Application details
You’ll find 4 sections of your application that we need to review:
- Eligibility
- Medical exam(opens in a new tab)
- Background verification
- We check your background to make sure you’re admissible to Canada.
- Biometrics (opens in a new tab)
Each section can have 1 of these statuses:
- Not started means we haven’t started reviewing this section.
- Waiting on you means we need more information or documents from you.
- In progress means we’re still reviewing the section.
- Completed means we finished reviewing that section of your application.
- Exempted means you don’t need to complete this section for your application.
Documents status
You’ll find details about your documents, such as your
- medical exam
- confirmation of permanent residence
- visitor visa (temporary resident visa)
- study permit
- work permit
The documents listed will depend on what type of application you submitted.
Your next steps
In this section, we’ll let you know if we need more information or documents from you. For example, we may ask you to
- send us police certificates or passports
- pay fees
- give biometrics
Be sure to check the “Your next steps” section regularly.
How are processing times calculated?
Most of our processing times are historical. This means we base them on how long it took to process 80% of applications in the past.
Your processing time starts the day we receive your complete application and ends when we make a decision on it.
Forward-looking processing times New
On May 1, 2024, some types of applications switched to forward-looking (expected) processing times. This means we calculate them using
- the total number of that application type we have to process
- the amount we expect to process every month
The application types showing forward-looking processing times are
- Canadian experience class (Express Entry)
- Provincial Nominees Program (Express Entry and non-Express Entry)
- federal skilled workers (Express Entry)
- Quebec skilled workers
- spouse or common law partner (living inside or outside Canada)
- parents or grandparents
- citizenship grants
- citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)
If you apply by mail
The processing time starts when your complete application arrives in our mail room.
If you apply online or in person
The processing time starts when you submit your application.
How much income do I need to sponsor my parents and grandparents?
You, the sponsor (and your co-signer, if you have one), must have enough money to support all the people you’ll be financially responsible for once you become a sponsor, including yourself. We call this your “family size.”
To show that you have enough money, you’ll have to prove that you meet the income requirements for each of the 3 tax years before the date you apply.
For the 2025 intake, we’ll assess sponsors and co-signers on their income for tax years 2024, 2023 and 2022.
We can’t assess whether you meet the income requirements until you apply (if you’re invited).
This table applies to you, as a sponsor and co-signer, if you live in any province or territory except Quebec. If you live in Quebec, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) will assess your income.
Income required for the 3 tax years before the date you apply (for the 2025 intake)
| Family size | 2024Footnote1 | 2023Footnote1 | 2022Footnote1 |
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| 2 people | $47,549 | $44,530 | $43,082 |
| 3 people | $58,456 | $54,743 | $52,965 |
| 4 people | $70,972 | $66,466 | $64,306 |
| 5 people | $80,496 | $75,384 | $72,935 |
| 6 people | $90,784 | $85,020 | $82,259 |
| 7 people | $101,075 | $94,658 | $91,582 |
| If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add: | $10,291 | $9,636 | $9,324 |
The sponsor and the co-signer (if there is one) must each submit 3 notices of assessment, or equivalent documents, issued by the minister of National Revenue. The assessments must be for the 3 tax years immediately before the date we receive the application.
If you (or your co-signer, if you have one) don’t submit 3 years of notices of assessment, you won’t meet the requirements to sponsor.
What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment?
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker.
A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job. It will also show that no Canadian worker or permanent resident is available to do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a confirmation letter.
If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one.
Once an employer gets the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work permit.
To apply for a work permit, a worker needs
- a job offer letter
- a contract
- a copy of the LMIA, and
- the LMIA number
Can I replace my citizenship certificate or card if there’s a mistake on it?
If you received an electronic citizenship certificate (e-certificate), find out how to access it.
It depends on:
- who made the mistake
- how long it’s been since you received your certificate
We made the mistake on the certificate if:
- you gave us the correct information in your application, but
- the certificate has mistakes such as a misspelled name or wrong date of birth
If we made the mistake and it’s been 90 days or less
We’ll replace your certificate for free. Your next steps depend on the certificate type that you have.
Electronic certificate (e-certificate)
If you have an e-certificate, how you contact us depends on what you applied for:
Paper certificate
If you have a paper certificate, find out how to send request and what to expect after you send it:
If we didn’t make the mistake or it’s been more than 90 days
We won’t be able to replace your certificate for free.
If you still want to correct the mistake, you must apply on paper to replace the certificate and pay the fee.
We stopped issuing the citizenship cards in 2012
If you want to fix a mistake on a citizenship card, you must apply for a citizenship certificate and pay the fee.
What is an application number?
An application number is different from a unique client identifier (UCI) or client ID.
If you have multiple applications with us, they’ll have
- the same UCI or client ID
- different application numbers
An application number is specific to your application. We send it to you when we start processing your application.
To find it
- look at the top corner of the letters you receive from us, such as
- the acknowledgement of receipt letter (we send this after you submit an application)
- an invitation to a citizenship test or ceremony (a letter or an email)
- other letters
- sign in to your account if you applied online (under View the applications you submitted or Account messages section)
Application numbers usually have 1 letter and 9 numbers. For example:
- Citizenship: C123456789
- Work permit: W993830598
- Economic class: E099977028
How long will it take to process my application?
We can’t tell you exactly how long it will take us to process your application. Each application is different and takes a different amount of time to process.
You can check the processing times to find out how long it takes us to process most applications.
Learn how to check your application status.
How can I update or ask about an IRCC application in progress?
Follow these tips to track, update or change information about an application in progress.
Check the status of your application
Find out how to check if we received your application.
We’ll send you your application number by mail or email when
- we made sure your application is complete
- we begin processing your application
Once you have your application number, you can check the status of your application. There are a few ways you can do that, depending on if you applied online or on paper.
Update your application
If we need more information to process your application, we’ll contact you by mail, email or through your account.
If you have a question about our request, you can
- send us your question through our web form, or
- ask your question through your online account (if you have one). Upload a document with your question in place of the document we asked for
Make sure you keep your contact information updated. That way, we can contact you if we need to.
Change your mailing address
There are different ways of changing your address depending on your type of application and where you applied from.
Find out how to change your address.
Change other information
You must use our web form to tell us about changes to your situation, even if you applied online.
Examples of changes include
- marriage or divorce
- birth or adoption of a child
- death of an applicant or dependant
- getting a new passport
- You must submit a scanned copy of your new passport.
- changes that could affect your eligibility for the program you’re applying for, including changes in your
- job situation
- education
- language skills
- contact information updates, including
- phone number
If you change your contact information, make sure you check your old contact information until we update your application.
Don’t send us changes for your contact or application information by mail. If you do, we won’t acknowledge your request or update your application. This could lead to a delay in processing your application.
How can I check the status of my application?
It depends on what kind of application you submitted and how you applied. You may have more than 1 option.
Find out how to check your application status.
If you haven’t heard from us since you applied, find out
These 7 Musical Duos Ended in Disaster. Here’s What Tore Them Apart.
At least we’ll always have their music.
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Creative partnerships can be extremely fulfilling for an musician. If you find somebody who fits, the ying to your yang, you can make great work together. But they’re also notoriously difficult to maintain. For every decades-long musical duo still cranking out hits, there’s a bevy of high-profile break-ups of the professional (and sometimes also personal) kind.
Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of creative differences, like when the Grammy-winning duo Outkast went their separate ways in pursuit of distinctly disparate sounds. Other times, matters of the heart play a part, like when the divorce of Sonny and Cher led to both a solo career and a U.S. Congressional seat. On rare occasions, these artistic flameouts can even occur fully in the public eye, as anyone who tried to see Oasis perform at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009 can attest.
Whereas some musical duos do ultimately come back together again, others have forever left us wondering what if. But either way, we’ll always have the art only their partnership could make.
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When Salvatore Bono first met Cheryl Sarkisian in the autumn of 1962, he was working for the legendary music producer Phil Spector. The two started a romantic relationship and, simultaneously, began working together as backup singers on several Spector-produced hits, most notably Darlene Love’s “Be My Baby.” Efforts to launch a music career of their own stumbled initially under the moniker Caesar and Cleo, but when 1965 saw the release of the single “I Got You Babe” from the duo now named Sonny & Cher, everything took off.
“I Got You Babe” went to No. 1 on the charts, and the group was consistently touring and appearing on major television programs like The Ed Sullivan Show and American Bandstand. At the height of their popularity, Sonny and Cher had five songs simultaneously on the Billboard charts, putting them in the same category as The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Offstage, their romance blossomed.
Other aspects of Sonny & Cher’s career didn’t align with the successes of the Beatles or the King. Particularly when it came to Hollywood. The duo tried multiple times to get a movie career off the ground, including the 1967 flop Good Times, to no avail. One of their intended films, Speedway, even wound up booting Sonny and Cher in favor of Nancy Sinatra and Elvis, himself.
In 1971, Sonny and Cher did manage to get a successful TV variety show, The Sonny & Cher Show, but creative tensions between the two, particularly Bono’s continued need to control every aspect of their output, coalesced with personal strife. By the show’s third season, the couple filed for divorce.
Both attempted to launch their own solo variety shows in the wake of the split (Bono’s flopped, while Cher’s found success). Cher also pursued a very successful solo music and acting career, winning an Academy Award for her role in Moonstruck. Bono, on the other hand, went a different path: politics. The former entertainer served as the U.S. representative for California’s 44th district from 1995 until his death in a skiing accident in 1998.
What is a UCI?
UCI stands for “unique client identifier.” It is also known as a client identification number (client ID). It’s on official documents you get from us. It has either:
- four numbers, a hyphen and four more numbers (Example: 0000-0000) or
- two numbers, a hyphen, four numbers, a hyphen and four more numbers (Example: 00-0000-0000)
If you are applying to us for the first time, you will not yet have a UCI. If you are filling out a form that asks for one, write “Not Applicable” or “N/A” in the space provided.
If you are applying online and the form does not allow you to type “N/A,” leave the space blank.