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Saskatchewan introduced new services for displaced Ukrainians

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced a number of supports and services for Ukrainian individuals and families to help them settle in the province.

The province currently prioritizes applications from Ukrainian citizens and accepts them under the International Skilled Worker categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

Saskatchewan also works with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to provide Ukrainians with the most urgent information, services, and supports they need.

In addition, the province also published guidelines for Ukrainian newcomers regarding the registration for a Health Card or school and childcare, obtaining a bank account or a driving license, or acquiring other services provided by the province.

#Saskatchewan, #Ukrainian_refugees, #Ukraine, #refugees, #UCC, #SINP

https://www.cbc.ca/news/ukrainians-on-way-resettlement-organizations-more-support-1.6381806

March 15, 2022

Alberta accepts Ukrainian candidates under the AAIP

On March 4, 2022, the Government of Alberta responded to the crisis in Ukraine and announced temporary processing measures to assist Ukrainian nationals who apply to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

According to the new measures, the province will prioritize applications and requests for post-decision services and reimburse the application fees,

and request for post-decision service fees to all Ukrainian candidates who make a request for post-decision services on or after February 24, 2022.

Ukrainian nationals will have to meet program criteria to qualify for the program and have valid language results and an Educational Credential Assessment.

#AAIP, #Alberta, #Ukraine, #Ukrainian_applicants

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx

 

March 14, 2022

Afghan women and girls settle down in Canada

The Government of Canada accepts more and more vulnerable Afghan nationals, including women leaders every week.

So far, Canada has admitted 8,680 Afghan refugees under the special humanitarian program. according to the Government’s new update, many Canadian organizations and institutions are offering valuable career opportunities for Afghan women and girls.

The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University has been hosting prominent Afghan journalist and human rights defender Farida Nekzad since December 2021.

In addition, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) has hired Sheila Qayumi who supported women networks in 20 Afghan provinces.

#Afghan_refugees, #interpreters, #Afghanistan, #Afghan_Women, #CCIS, #refugees

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/afghan-women-girls-mark-canada-161300064.html

 

March 14, 2022

Ottawa updated instructions for Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class Applicants

On March 11, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced instructions for Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class candidates applying under the Humanitarian and Compassionate (HC) Circumstances, clarifying the eligibility requirements that may be waived.

After getting approved by humanitarian and compassionate circumstances, the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class applicants may obtain a waiver from the grounds of inadmissibility

not covered in the spousal public policy, as well as a waiver of R133(4), the minimum subsistence income requirement, and A38(2), the excessive demand medical requirement for health and social services.

#Spousal_applications, #HC, #Humanitarian_and_Compassionate_circumstances

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2022-humanitarian.html

March 14, 2022