ATTENTION UKRAINIAN NEWCOMERS ALREADY IN CANADA OR ARRIVING BY MARCH 31st, 2024. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU!
As a CUAET HOLDER: Once in Canada, you and your family are eligible to extend or change your temporary resident status under the CUEAT program either as a visitor, or as an open work permit or study permit holder for UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 3 YEARS OR TO YOUR PASSPORT OR BIOMETRIC VALIDITY DATE (whichever comes first), FREE OF CHARGE, as long as you apply to extend or change your temporary resident status no later than March 31, 2024 and YOU APPLY BEFORE YOUR EXISTING PERMIT EXPIRES. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/ukraine/cuaet-canada-trv-extensions.html
IMPORTANT: When you apply for an extension of your work permit, you will need to create an account on Canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/en.html and answer questions as directed on the website https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/ukraine-open-work-permit.html dedicated to Ukrainian immigration measures. Please note the specific wording to be used for Ukrainian applicants. Once your account is created and you answer some questions, the system will generate a personalized document checklist.
The main form that you will complete is the IMM5710 “Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada”: Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada [IMM 5710] (PDF, 0.58 MB). See https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5710e.pdf
You will need to download, save, and open the form in Adobe.
The rest of the forms and documents will depend on individual circumstances like family information and the use of a representative.
Application Guide 5553 – Applying for a work permit inside Canada – extend, change conditions, initial and open work permits – online application – Canada.ca will give you directions on how to fill out each field. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5553-applying-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker-paper.html
CUEAT holders who extend or change their status in Canada under the CUEAT special measures will continue to have a CUAET/AVUCU remark on their status documents until the documents expire.
AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THE CUAET special measures on March 31, 2024, Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents will need to apply for extensions or changes to their temporary resident status through the normal application process – see here https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html
Please note that there is no limit to the number of times that you can apply for an extension or change to your status as long as you apply by March 31, 2024.
Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) / L’Autorisation de voyage d’urgence Canada-Ukraine (AVUCU) – Канадсько-український дозвіл на екстрені поїздки
Власникам CUAET: Опинившись у Канаді, Ви та Ваша родина маєте право на продовження або зміну свого тимчасового статусу резидента в рамках програми CUAET або на гостьову візу, або на відкритий дозвіл на роботу чи на навчання НА ДОДАТКОВІ 3 (ТРИ) РОКИ АБО ДО ЗАКІНЧЕННЯ ДІЇ ВАШОГО ПАСПОРТУ АБО БІОМЕТРІЇ (ЗАЛЕЖНО ВІД ТОГО, ЩО ЗАКІНЧУЄТЬСЯ ПЕРШИМ), БЕЗКОШТОВНО, якщо Ви подасте заявку на продовження статусу тимчасового резидента або на його зміну не пізніше 31 березня 2024 року, і якщо ВИ ПОДАСТЕ ЗАЯВКУ ДО ТОГО, ЯК ЗАКІНЧИТЬСЯ ВАШ ІСНУЮЧИЙ ДОЗВІЛ. Див.:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/ukraine/cuaet-canada-trv-extensions.html
ВАЖЛИВО: Коли ви подаєте заявку на продовження дозволу на роботу, вам потрібно буде створити обліковий запис на Canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/en.html і відповісти на запитання, як зазначено на веб-сайті https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/ukraine-open-work-permit.html, присвяченому імміграційним заходам для українців.
Зверніть увагу на конкретне формулювання для українських заявників. Власники CUAET, які подовжують або змінюють свій статус у Канаді згідно зі спеціальними заходами CUAET, продовжуватимуть мати позначку “CUAET/AVUCU” у своїх документах про статус до закінчення терміну дії цих документів.
Основна форма, яку ви заповните, це IMM5710 “Заява на зміну умов або продовження вашого перебування в Канаді”: Заява на зміну умов або продовження вашого перебування в Канаді [IMM 5710] (PDF, 0,58 МБ).
Форма: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5710e.pdf
Вам потрібно буде завантажити, зберегти та відкрити форму в Adobe.
Решта форм і документів будуть залежати від індивідуальних обставин, таких як, відомості про сім’ю та використання представника.
Посібник з подання заявки 5553 – Подання заявки на отримання робочого дозволу в межах Канади – продовження, зміна умов, початкові та відкриті робочі дозволи – онлайн-заявка – Canada.ca надасть вам інструкції, як заповнити кожне поле. Більше інформації за посиланням: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5553-applying-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker-paper.html
Власники CUAET, які продовжують чи змінюють свій статус в Канаді за спеціальними заходами CUAET, продовжуватимуть мати примітку CUAET/AVUCU на своїх документах статусу до закінчення строку дії документів.
ПІСЛЯ ЗАКІНЧЕННЯ ТЕРМІНУ ДІЇ СПЕЦІАЛЬНИХ ЗАХОДІВ CUAET 31 березня 2024 р. українці, які є тимчасовими резидентами, а також члени їхніх сімей, повинні подати заявку на продовження або зміну їхнього тимчасового статусу резидента через звичайний процес подання заявки. Див. тут: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/extend-stay.html
Зверніть увагу, що немає обмеження скільки разів Ви можете подати заявку на продовження або зміну свого статусу, якщо Ви подаєте заявку до 31 березня 2024 року.
As a POST-CUAET TEMPORARY RESIDENT STATUS HOLDER: Once in Canada, under the post-CUAET measures, you and your family are eligible to apply for an open work permit, for a study permit or to extend your stay for UP TO 3 YEARS OR TO YOUR PASSPORT OR BIOMETRIC VALIDITY DATE (whichever comes first), as long as you apply by March 31, 2024. See here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/end-dates.html
IMPORTANT: When you apply for an extension of your work permit, you will need to create an account on Canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/en.html and answer questions as directed on the website https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/ukraine-open-work-permit.html dedicated to Ukrainian immigration measures.
Once your account is created and you answer some questions, the system will generate a personalized document checklist.
The main form that you will complete is the IMM5710 “Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada”: Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada [IMM 5710] (PDF, 0.58 MB). See https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5710e.pdf
You will have to download, save and open this form in Adobe.
The rest of the forms and documents will depend on individual circumstances like family information and the use of a representative. Application Guide 5553 – Applying for a work permit inside Canada – extend, change conditions, initial and open work permits – online application – Canada.ca. will give you directions on how to fill out each field. See https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5553-applying-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker-paper.html
AFTER March 31, 2024, Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents will need to apply for extensions or changes to their temporary resident status through the normal application process.
Please note that there is no limit to the number of times that you can apply for an extension or change to your status as long as you apply by March 31, 2024.
Українці у статусі тимчасового резидента ПІСЛЯ закінчення CUEAT: Якщо Ви у Канаді за заходами після закінчення CUEAT, Ви та Ваша родина маєте право подати заявку на отримання дозволу на роботу чи навчання або продовжити перебування у Канаді ДО ТРЬОХ РОКІВ АБО ДО ЗАКІНЧЕННЯ ДІЇ ВАШОГО ПАСПОРТА ЧИ БІОМЕТРІЇ (залежно від того, що закінчується першим), якщо Ви подасте заявку до 31 березня 2024 року. Див.: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/end-dates.html
ВАЖЛИВО: Коли ви подаєте заявку на продовження дозволу на роботу, вам потрібно буде створити обліковий запис на Canada.ca https://www.canada.ca/en.html і відповісти на запитання, як зазначено на веб-сайті https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/ukraine-open-work-permit.html, присвяченому імміграційним заходам для українців.
Після того, як ваш обліковий запис буде створено та ви відповісте на деякі запитання, система створить персоналізований перелік документів.
Основна форма, яку ви заповните, – це IMM5710 “Заява на зміну умов або продовження вашого перебування в Канаді”: Заява на зміну умов або продовження вашого перебування в Канаді [IMM 5710] (PDF, 0,58 МБ).
Форма: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5710e.pdf
Вам потрібно буде завантажити, зберегти та відкрити цю форму в Adobe.
Решта форм і документів будуть залежати від індивідуальних обставин, таких як, відомості про сім’ю та використання представника. Посібник з подання заявки 5553 – Подання заявки на отримання робочого дозволу в межах Канади – продовження, зміна умов, початкові та відкриті робочі дозволи – онлайн-заявка – на Canada.ca надасть вам інструкції, як заповнити кожне поле. Більше інформації за посиланням: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5553-applying-change-conditions-extend-your-stay-canada-worker-paper.html
Після 31 березня 2024 р. українці, які є тимчасовими резидентами, а також члени їхніх сімей повинні подати заявку на продовження або зміну їхнього тимчасового статусу резидента через звичайний процес подання заявки.
Зверніть увагу, що немає обмеження скільки разів Ви можете подати заявку на продовження або зміну свого статусу, якщо Ви подаєте заявку до 31 березня 2024 року.
View UCC Tax Guide for Newcomers under CUAET and Two-Part Webinar on Taxes here: https://www.ucc.ca/2023/03/14/tax-guide-for-newcomers-under-cuaet/
Each province and territory is working with a designated institution that will do the necessary checks and match housing offers with requests from Ukrainian displaced persons. Information is being updated continually as the situation evolves.
Please check the following links for more information:
British Columbia: UWBC United for Ukraine Housing Intake Form (office.com)
Alberta: Ukraine Housing Survey (surveymonkey.com)
Saskatchewan: Offers of Independent Living Accommodations for Displaced Ukrainians (google.com)
Manitoba: To support initial shelter needs and connection to settlement services, Manitoba has established a central reception centre for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Manitoba. For inquiries about services for Ukrainians in Manitoba visit Manitoba4Ukraine or dial 2-1-1. If you are outside of Manitoba, located in another province or outside of Canada, call 1-855-275-1197.
Quebec:
Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia HOST intake form (google.com)
Housing Form – NS Supports – YMCA of Greater Halifax Dartmouth (ymcahfx.ca)
New Brunswick: Volunteers, Hosts and Donations – New Brunswick Multicultural Council : New Brunswick Multicultural Council (nbmc-cmnb.ca)
PEI: Crisis Response Signup Form – Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (irsapei.ca)
Each province and territory is working with a designated institution that will do the necessary checks and match housing offers with requests from Ukrainian displaced persons. Information is being updated continually as the situation evolves.
Please check the following links for more information:
British Columbia: UWBC United for Ukraine Housing Intake Form (office.com)
Alberta: Ukraine Housing Survey (surveymonkey.com)
Saskatchewan: Offers of Independent Living Accommodations for Displaced Ukrainians (google.com)
Manitoba: To support initial shelter needs and connection to settlement services, Manitoba has established a central reception centre for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Manitoba. For inquiries about services for Ukrainians in Manitoba visit Manitoba4Ukraine or dial 2-1-1. If you are outside of Manitoba, located in another province or outside of Canada, call 1-855-275-1197.
Quebec:
Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia HOST intake form (google.com)
Housing Form – NS Supports – YMCA of Greater Halifax Dartmouth (ymcahfx.ca)
New Brunswick: Volunteers, Hosts and Donations – New Brunswick Multicultural Council : New Brunswick Multicultural Council (nbmc-cmnb.ca)
PEI: Crisis Response Signup Form – Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (irsapei.ca)
We are working with both the federal and provincial governments to ensure that displaced Ukrainian citizens receive the assistance they need.
Canada:
Ukrainian measures: Prepare to travel to and settle in Canada – Canada.ca
You can find more specific access to these measures on provincial websites, which are being run by various settlement organizations:
British Columbia:
Welcoming Ukraine – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Ukrainian Migration Resources – AMSSA
Alberta:
Support for Ukrainians | Alberta.ca
Saskatchewan:
Resources for Displaced Ukrainians | Saskatchewan Supports Ukraine | Government of Saskatchewan
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council (ucc.sk.ca)
Immigration and Settlement Services – 211 Saskatchewan
Manitoba:
Manitoba For Ukraine (manitoba4ukraine.ca)
List of Resources: Support for the Ukrainian-Canadian community – MANSO (mansomanitoba.ca)
Ontario:
Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society (CUIAS)
Coming to Ontario from Ukraine | ontario.ca
Dopomoha | Help Ukraine Toronto
Information Newcomers Can Trust | Settlement.Org
Ukraine Update – JIAS Toronto – Jewish Immigrant Aid Services
Quebec:
Welcoming Ukrainians to Québec | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)
New Brunswick:
Immigration and Settlement in New Brunswick, Canada (welcomenb.ca)
Nova Scotia:
– Settle Here (novascotiaimmigration.com)
Newfoundland:
Home – Association for New Canadians NL (ancnl.ca)
PEI:
Welcome – Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (irsapei.ca)
Yukon:
Contact the Ukrainian family support desk | Government of Yukon
Nunavut:
Northwest Territories:
welcome_to_the_nwt_for_web.pdf (immigratenwt.ca)
Ukrainians arriving in Canada under the CUAET program are eligible to receive a one-time non-taxable benefit of $3000 per adult and $1500 per child. Parents and guardians can submit one application for themselves, a spouse and dependants. Payments are made through direct deposit; therefore, potential applicants will require a bank account with a Canadian financial institution, which must bear the same name as the name of the adult’s temporary resident status document (work permit, study permit, temporary resident permit or visitor record).
Please click here for more information and to apply: Ukraine immigration measures: Financial assistance – Canada.ca
Provinces and territories may offer emergency and/or temporary income support depending on your region.
Specific assistance for students can be found at the following links:
Russian Invasion in Ukraine – SUSK: Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union
University efforts to support those impacted by Ukraine invasion – Universities Canada (univcan.ca)
Students are also encouraged to contact Student Services at their individual institutions.
To volunteer in Canada:
Please visit the following sites according to the province/territory where you reside. Some provinces are still working on providing resource sites and we will share them as soon as they are available.
British Columbia:
iVolunteer Powered by United Way British Columbia
Alberta:
I Want To Help – Ukrainians In Alberta
Urgent Aid – UKRAINIAN CANADIAN SOCIAL SERVICES (EDMONTON) (ucssedmonton.ca)
Saskatchewan:
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council (ucc.sk.ca)
Manitoba:
Manitoba For Ukraine (manitoba4ukraine.ca)
Homepage – MANSO (mansomanitoba.ca)
Ontario:
Ontario Newcomer Donations Portal
Quebec:
Participate in the effort of solidarity with Ukrainians| Government of Quebec
Nova Scotia:
YMCA of Greater Halifax / Dartmouth – Building Your Spirit, Mind and Body (ymcahfx.ca)
Newfoundland and Labrador:
PEI:
To volunteer abroad:
Overseas organizations have asked that only those who are trained or with experience (medical practitioners or those with experience doing humanitarian work), travel to war zones or adjacent countries.
We also suggest contacting the Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate if one is located in your city (Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton):
The Government of Canada has partnered with CISSA-ACSEI and the national network of settlement organizations to provide direct and critical support to those in need.
Get Involved – Ukraine Safe Haven
You can also contact your local UCC branch to check with them directly what do they accept and which items are needed.
UCC Near You – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) official website
There is no specific sponsorship program, so if you have someone you personally know and want to sponsor, you can proceed on your own. The Ukrainian family or person can apply for a Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) document: Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel – Canada.ca and you can make travel and housing arrangements privately.
The UCC has created a suggested list of trusted organizations to donate to:
https://www.ucc.ca/2022/03/03/where-to-donate-to-support-ukraine/
There are many websites like Indeed Job board where you can find information on employment.
Special Response Fund for Trainees (Ukraine)
The Government of Canada is providing funding for graduate students and researchers to continue their research in Canada. Recipients must have already received funding from a Canadian research agency.
Find more information here: https://ukrainesafehaven.ca/get-involved/employment-opportunities/
In your pursuit of employment opportunities, it is crucial to be vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. While most employers and job postings are legitimate, there are unscrupulous individuals and organizations who prey on unsuspecting applicants.
Verify the legitimacy of the company: Before applying for any job, conduct thorough research on the company. Check their website, search for online reviews, and ensure their contact information is valid. Be wary if the company lacks a professional online presence or if their contact details seem suspicious.
Be cautious of upfront payments: Legitimate employers should not require you to make any payment for job applications, interviews, or training. Beware of any requests for upfront fees, as they could be a sign of a scam. Reputable companies typically cover these costs themselves.
Exercise caution with personal information: Be cautious when sharing sensitive personal information, such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or copies of identification documents. Genuine employers will only ask for essential information when you have progressed further in the hiring process.
Watch out for unrealistic promises: If a job posting or communication makes promises that sound too good to be true, exercise caution. Beware of job offers that guarantee high salaries with minimal effort or quick promotions without relevant experience. Genuine opportunities require effort, qualifications, and experience.
Trust your instincts: If something feels off or if you sense red flags during the application process, trust your gut instinct. Pay attention to poor communication, unprofessional emails or phone calls, or inconsistent information. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
Research the job offer thoroughly: Look out for signs of potential scams, such as vague job descriptions, excessive grammatical errors, or poorly written emails. Scammers often use generic job titles and descriptions to attract a broader audience.
Avoid unsolicited job offers: Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages offering you a job you didn’t apply for. Scammers may try to lure you with enticing offers or claims that you are a perfect fit for a position you never pursued. Exercise caution and validate the legitimacy of such offers before proceeding.
Don’t fall for financial schemes: Be cautious of job offers that involve money transfers, check cashing, or reshipping packages. These can be part of fraudulent activities where you unwittingly become involved in illegal operations.
