How to Apply to Canada Special Program for Afghans

Canada stated in July 2021 that it will provide shelter to Afghans who have assist Canada . It is a unique immigration program for Afghans in Canada. This particular program is open to everyone who has served for the Canadian government in Afghanistan.

Eligibility:

·        Applicants meeting the following requirements can apply to the Canada Special program:

·        Be an Afghan national

·        His/her employment involved an important and/or enduring relationship with the government of Canada including but not limited to:

·         Interpreters who worked with Canadian Armed forces

·         Local staff who currently or used to work at the Canada embassy in Afghanistan

·        He/She and his/her family members are living in Afghanistan during application submission

·        Not be inadmissible to Canada.

Eligible family members:

·        a spouse or common-law partner

·        a dependent child who is:

§  under 22 years of age and

§  not married or in a common-law relationship

·        a dependent child of a dependent child (a grandchild) who is

§  under 22 years of age and

§  not married or in a common-law relationship

·        De facto dependents will also be eligible under this special program. A de facto dependent is someone who

·        depends on a specific family for emotional or financial reasons (or both)

·        may live with the family as a member of their household

How to Apply:

·        Please read the eligibility carefully, if you think you are eligible or have a question about this program, you can contact the Canada Government Immigration section following the steps below. please do not contact the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan.

First Step: Write your email: including the following:

·        full name

·        Birth date

·        Email address

·        Phone number

·        Description of your work with Canadian Government or Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan include:

§  Job title or position

§  ID number if you had one

§  the name (s) of your Canadaian points of Contact (if possible)

·        Attach any documents showing your work with the Government of Canada.

Second Step: Send your email: Once your email is ready, you can send it to the following email address: Canada-Afghanistan@international.gc.ca