Program delivery update: Temporary special measures to support Iranian nationals in Canada for applications received on or after March 1, 2025

Title: Program delivery update: Temporary special measures to support Iranian nationals in Canada for applications received on or after March 1, 2025
Date issued: March 11, 2026
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2026-iran-temporary-measures.html

What’s New
– The instructions for the temporary special measures aimed at supporting Iranian nationals have been updated to specify important details regarding application processing.

Who is affected
– Iranian nationals in Canada who submit their applications for immigration on or after March 1, 2025, are the primary group impacted by these updates.

Key dates
– Applications must be received on or after March 1, 2025, to fall under the new temporary measures.

Required actions
– Affected individuals should review the updated guidelines carefully to ensure compliance with the new instructions when submitting their applications beginning March 1, 2025.