Supporting Afghan nationals: About the special programs
The Government of Canada is committed to welcoming Afghans through a number of special programs and measures.
Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghan nationals (and their families) who assisted the Government of Canada
(we’ve received enough applications to fill all spots for this special program)
Special humanitarian program focused on resettling vulnerable Afghans
(this program is now full)
Pathway to permanent residence for extended family members of former interpreters
(accepting up to 5,000 people)
Special program to sponsor Afghan refugees without refugee status from the UNHCR or a foreign state
(this program is now full)
Afghans who are extended family members of former language and cultural advisors
(The deadline to apply for this special program was December 31, 2023. We are no longer accepting new applications.)
How to reach us
Contact us using our web form. Please don’t send photos or other attachments until we ask you to.
Contact us by phone at +1-613-321-4243
This line is only for questions about the situations in Afghanistan and Ukraine. If your question is about something else, please contact our Client Support Centre at 1-888-242-2100.
- Available both inside Canada and abroad
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET)
- We’ll accept charges for collect calls or calls with reverse charges
Wait times may be longer due to call volumes.
If you call during business hours and the line is busy, you can contact us using our web form or call back at another time.
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