Program delivery update: Temporary resident visas for certain extended family affected by the crisis in Gaza

What’s New
– Updated instructions now outline the available port of entry facilitation and in-Canada supports for clients approved under the Gaza special measures, including fee exemptions for temporary resident status changes.

Who is affected
– The updates specifically benefit extended family members of individuals affected by the crisis in Gaza who are granted temporary resident visas to Canada.

Key dates
– No specific key dates were provided in the update.

Required actions
– Clients approved under the Gaza special measures should be aware of the support services available to them including transitional financial assistance, settlement services, and coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program upon their arrival in Canada. It is important for these clients to ensure that their temporary resident documents include the “MOME2023” remark to access these benefits.