Palestinians in Gaza with Open Arms
The government of Canada believes in humanitarian rights and facilitates those in need based on what their top priorities are; such may encompass food, temporary housing, clean water to drink, emergency medical attention, and sanitary facilities. Canada, more than any other nation, is still gravely concerned about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the extent of the humanitarian crisis Palestinians in Gaza.
Introduction of Temporary Resident Program for Palestinians
Staying true to what the institute believed, IRCC introduced a temporary resident (TR) program for Palestinians in Gaza with family in Canada, and on 9th January, 2024 the Honourable Marc Miller announced the opening of the pathway. This is only eligible for the extended family members who have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR).
With the help of family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, this provision offers a temporary safe haven to Palestinians who are directly impacted by the Palestinians in Gaza conflict. In addition to their immediate family (spouse, common-law partner, dependent child, and dependent child of a dependent child), eligible family members also include a Canadian citizen or permanent resident’s sibling, child, grandchild, parent, or grandparent.
“The current state of affairs in Gaza is difficult and unstable. In light of the ongoing crisis, these new policies acknowledge the value of keeping families together and offer a humanitarian route to safety. We’ll keep a careful eye on how the situation in Palestinians in Gaza develops and adjust our approach as necessary. The Right Honorable Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller.
Flexibility on the Number of Temporary Resident Permits
Contrary to earlier suggestions, the federal government’s claimed 1,000-person ceiling on temporary resident permits for Palestinians wishing to escape Palestinians in Gaza is not a firm cap. In an interview with CTV News Channel’s Power Play, Marc Miller said:
“It is conventional for a number of these programs to have an internal number that is established. This was one that we initially believed to be something to manage flow, understand what the numbers are, and then you know remain flexible on the fly if we do see numbers that exceed that, given that something was being done in a relatively short period of time and that it’s a war zone Palestinians in Gaza.
How To Apply
There are 3 stages to applying for a temporary resident visa (TRV) under these special measures.
- Complete the statutory declaration form and the consent to disclose personal information form: The statutory declaration form is a document that is used to confirm the anchor’s intention to provide support to you and the family members who come with you to Canada through these measures. It includes a list of the precise assistance that is anticipated from the anchor.
- Submit a crisis web form: You can submit the form on this link. It can be either filled by you or by your representative.
- Apply for the temporary resident visa using the IRCC Portal:Before starting this stage of the application process, you must have your unique reference code(s) ready. This step of the process requires the use of the codes.
