Canada is dedicated to welcoming those impacted by the conflict in Sudan as part of its immigration efforts.

After violence broke out in Khartoum on April 15, 2023, Canada worked to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents escape the crisis and introduced new immigration options for families.

Today, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Canada will welcome more refugees from Sudan over the next two years and increase the number of spaces for family-based permanent residency. This will help over 7,000 people affected by the conflict.

Canada plans to resettle up to 4,000 Sudanese refugees through government assistance by the end of 2026 and support an additional 700 through private sponsorship. For some privately sponsored refugees, Canada will waive the usual refugee status requirement.

Additionally, the number of family-based permanent residence applications accepted will rise from 3,250 to over 5,000, allowing Canada to welcome about 10,000 people through this pathway. Starting February 25, 2025, applications will be accepted without requiring the Canadian sponsor to live outside Quebec. More details will be provided soon.

Source: Canada.ca