March 17, 2023
The Canadian government has announced support for Iranian temporary residents looking to extend their stay, citing the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests.
“Effective March 1, 2023, these measures will make it easier for Iranians who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams, allowing Iranians to continue studying, working or visiting family by applying for a new permit from inside Canada,” the Canadian government said in February 23.
Canada said an open work permit pathway will be made available for Iranians already in Canada, adding that applications from Iranians in Canada will also be processed on a priority basis.
Canada also said it was waiving certain processing fees for Iranians who wish to extend their stay in Canada.
“Canada will not stand idly by in the face of these aggressions as the Iranian regime continues its ongoing human rights violations,” Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said.