Private Sponsorship for Refugees Program Paused Until 2027

The Immigration Minister of Canada, Lena Diab, has announced an extension on the pause of new applications through the Private Sponsorship for Refugees Program. This extension aims to address the existing backlog and is to remain in effect until 2027. The announcement was made through new ministerial instructions published in the Canada Gazette and is reflected on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.

Key Takeaways

The Private Sponsorship for Refugees Program in Canada has been paused for new applications until 2027. This pause is intended to manage and reduce the backlog of existing applications that the department is currently handling. Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced the extension of the pause, with details published in the Canada Gazette and the IRCC website.