Canada extends certain work permit measures for Ukrainians

What Changed
– Canada has extended the ability for Ukrainians under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) to apply for an extension of their work permits for an additional year.

Who is affected
– This measure impacts Ukrainians and their family members who initially arrived in Canada under CUAET and related measures.

Key dates
– Ukrainians must have arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024, to be eligible for the extension.
– Those allowed to arrive by December 31, 2024, after CUAET application, are also eligible.
– The deadline to apply for a work permit extension is now March 31, 2027.

Required actions
– Eligible Ukrainians and their family members should prepare to apply for the extension of their work permits before the March 31, 2027, deadline.