by Nwando Oranye | Dec 7, 2021 | Immigration Blog
On December 2, 2021, the first charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees arrived in Canada. Around 250 vulnerable Afghan refugees who worked for Canada during and after the military mission — including women leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 26, 2021 | Immigration Blog
On November 24, 2021, the Government of Canada announced a new pathway for the extended family members of Afghan interpreters who immigrated under the 2009 and 2012 policies. To be eligible for this pathway, an applicant must be an Afghan national who was outside...
by Nwando Oranye | Nov 8, 2021 | Immigration Blog
On November 4, 2021, the Government of British Columbia announced a one-time investment to welcome and respond to the needs of refugees from Afghanistan who are resettling in the province. This new $2-million fund will help the province provide Afghan refugee families...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 29, 2021 | Immigration Blog
On October 27, 2021, the Ministry of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that 116 refugees from Afghanistan arrived in St. John’s to begin a new life in a new country. These refugees are mainly those who chose to stand up...
by Nwando Oranye | Oct 21, 2021 | Immigration Blog
On October 18, 2021, the government of Canada exempted Afghanistan nationals from the 12-month bar due to the worsening conditions in Afghanistan that put individuals at risk. Afghan applicants whose previous pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) decision was...
