Justice for former minors in protective
A small percentage of those who arrived in Canada as kids and were under the care of child protection services never acquired citizenship or permanent residency. Some of these vulnerable individuals who either lost their status or never had it as a result face the possibility of being deported back to their nation of birth.
Government Response to the Issue
In response to this pressing matter, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada unveiled a public policy in Ottawa on January 23, 2024, providing a route to permanent residency for these susceptible individuals.
Commitment to Fair and Equal Access
Canada is committed to addressing the situation and providing fair and equal access to Canada’s immigration system thus this policy, which will be in place until January 21, 2027, attempts to give individuals who have been living in Canada justice for former without permanent status a long-term solution. This program expands on policies put in place in the fall of 2023, which gave employment or study permits and temporary resident permits (TRPs) to qualified persons from child protective agencies. The applicants under this program can include eligible family members who are living in Canada.
Eligibility
You must fulfill the following requirements in order to be eligible for permanent residency:
- Arrived in Canada before turning 19 years old.
- Remained a permanent resident of Canada justice for former a minimum of three years prior to filing.
- maintained a constant residence in Canada since being 19 years old (if not older).
- have spent at least a year (cumulatively) in the legal guardianship of a child and family services provider under the authority of a provincial or territory government’s designated ministry for child protection.
- Physically present in Canada at the time of application submission and when granted permanent residence.
- Plan to live outside of Quebec in another province or territory.
- Have no history of serious crimes committed outside of Canada or of acting contrary to UN values.
- Hold a current identity document, travel document, passport, or statutory declaration.
- Not be inadmissible to Canada.
How to Apply
- Check your eligibility
- Justice for former and gather Documents
- Mail your application
- If you qualify the IRCC will request additional documents if required
This proactive approach shows how committed Canada is to ensuring fair and equal access to its immigration system, particularly for individuals who entered the country as kids and had significant hardships while under protective custody. Canada intends to provide a particular pathway to permanent residence to address these individuals’ requirements and allow them the chance to fully integrate into Canadian society.
