Too many Canadians have died in aviation accidents, leaving too many families without loved ones across the nation.
Canada supports the families of the victims of the disasters involving Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and stands in solidarity with all those affected by air disasters.
In accordance with a government press release, those who wish to relocate to Canada in order to establish and support family members who’ve already lost a spouse, common-law partner, or parent are eligible for the new permanent residency track. The member of the family who is in Canada will be required to give a legal document in order to guarantee that distant relatives have close relationships with the deceased family member. The maximum number of extended loved ones in each family unit is two.
The victims’ in-country relatives may apply for permanent residency under this government policy if they were Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or foreigners whose applications for permanent residence were approved. The regulation will be in force until May 11, 2022. This public policy shall be subject to all applicable fees and biometric requirements. There are also the usual eligibility conditions. However, candidates are still eligible even if they have forfeited their residency in Canada.
From 3 August 2022, until August 2, 2023, the government’s foreign-born family policy will be in effect.
Eligibility requirements
You must reside outside of Canada in order to submit an application. You and your family must not be prohibited from entering Canada. You must establish a connection with an individual who was killed on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 or Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 and was a Canadian citizen, the victim’s common-law spouse, or the victim. Applicants must submit an IMM 0171, the statutory declaration, which must be fully completed and signed by a Canadian relative who is still alive. Only two primary applicants may have family members sign a statutory declaration.
If you were listed on the applicant’s proposal as a non-accompanying family member or if you are the applicant’s child and were born after your parent received permanent residency, You might also be related to someone who was granted permanent residency as a result of the temporary public policy that allows for permanent residence, notably in families of Canadians who have recently suffered from air tragedies.
Those listed below are eligible victims’ relatives:
- Grandparent
- Child
- Spouse
- Aunt and Uncle
- Parent
- Nephew or niece
- Sibling
- Grandchild
- Common-law partner
A victim’s spouse or common-law partner’s eligible relatives are:
- Child
- Parent
- Grandchild
- Nephew and niece
- Grandparent
- Aunt or Uncle
If your family members are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently and complete all other requirements, they may be incorporated into your application. Even if your family members don’t want to immigrate to Canada, they must be named on your application. You won’t be able to support them afterward if you don’t.
