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Temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents

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Temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents

Conditions (Eligibility Requirements):

Based on public policy considerations, delegated officers may grant an exemption from the requirements of the Regulations identified if:

  • The foreign national
    • Is a national of Iran in Canada with valid temporary resident status; and
    • Has applied for
      • an extension of their authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Regulations, or
      • a temporary resident permit.
  • The foreign national
    • Is a national of Iran in Canada with valid temporary resident status;
    • Has applied for
      • an extension of their authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Regulations, or
      • a temporary resident permit; and
    • Has applied for a work permit under section 200 or 201 of the Regulations.
  • The foreign national
    • Is a national of Iran in Canada with valid temporary resident status;
    • Has applied for
      • an extension of their authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Regulations, or
      • a temporary resident permit; and
    • has applied for a study permit under section 216 or 217 of the Regulations from within Canada.

Provisions of the Regulations for which an exemption may be granted:

For foreign nationals who meet the conditions listed in 1:

  • Subsection 298(1) – the requirement to pay an application processing fee for a temporary resident permit;
  • Subsection 305(1) – the requirements to pay an application processing fee for an extension of authorization to remain in Canada as temporary resident;
  • Subsection 315.1(1) – the requirement to pay for the provision of service in relation to the collection of biometric information.

For foreign nationals who meet the conditions listed in 2:

  • Paragraphs 199(a)-(i) of the Regulations – the requirements that a foreign national must meet in order to apply for a work permit after entering Canada;
  • Paragraph 200(1)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to be described under this paragraph of the Regulations;
  • Subsection 298(1) – the requirement to pay an application processing fee for a temporary resident permit;
  • Subsection 299(1) – the requirement to pay an application processing fee for a work permit;
  • Subsection 315.1(1) – the requirement to pay for the provision of service in relation to the collection of biometric information.

For foreign nationals who meet the conditions listed in 3:

  • Section 213 of the Regulations – the requirement to apply for a study permit before entering Canada;
  • Paragraphs 215(1)(a)-(g) of the Regulations – the requirements that a foreign national must meet in order to apply for a study permit after entering Canada;
  • Subsection 298(1) – the requirement to pay an application processing fee for a temporary resident permit;
  • Subsection 300(1) – the requirement to pay an application processing fee for a study permit;
  • Subsection 315.1(1) – the requirement to pay for the provision of service in relation to the collection of biometric information.

Other Admissibility and Selection Criteria

Foreign nationals eligible under this public policy are subject to all other legislative obligations and admissibility and selection requirements not exempted under this, or another, public policy.

Effective Date and Expiration

  • This public policy comes into effect on February 29, 2024.
  • This public policy applies to applications received on or after the date it comes into effect.
  • This public policy expires on February 28, 2025, and may be revoked at any time without prior notice.