Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET)

IRCC’s announced today that it is launching the CUAET as the new accelerated pathway for temporary residence for Ukrainians fleeing war. Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members (regardless of nationality) can apply to enter Canada as temporary residents for up to 3 years. Here are some key takeaways from this latest announcement:

• 3-year open Work Permits will be granted to any Ukrainian applicants who makes the application, whether in Canada or abroad;

  Note: we strongly recommend applying for a Work Permit or Study Permit as it provides access to healthcare

• Study Permits can be applied for once in Canada;

• All government application fees are being waived;

• Biometrics are still required, meaning the applicant will have to be outside Ukraine as there are no biometrics collections possible inside the country at this time;

• Priority processing & fast-tracking of applications;

• Ukrainians without passports can apply for a single journey travel document;

• New “Jobs for Ukraine” service on the Canada Job Bank website to allow Canadian employers to offer jobs specifically to Ukrainians, and to allow Ukrainian job seekers to submit a webform to self-identify to prospective employers;

Full news release: Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine - Canada.ca