Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan

What we’ve done

We’ve resettled over 40,000 refugees and some of the most vulnerable Afghans in Canada through several special measures and programs.

What happens now

We’ll continue to process the existing applications we’ve received through all the special programs for Afghans on a priority basis.

Under the Special Immigration Measures Program, we’ve received enough referrals to meet our goal of welcoming 18,000 Afghans.

To apply under this program you must first be referred to us by Global Affairs Canada or National Defence, and then receive an invitation to apply from us.

If you’re already applied

You can update your information by:

• contacting the nearest visa office outside Canada (include your file number in all correspondence with us)
• using our web form
• calling us at +1-613-321-4243

If you haven’t received an invitation to apply

We’ll continue to help vulnerable Afghans by:

• welcoming them through our regular immigration programs, such as economic, family reunification and refugee resettlement programs
• exploring other options and pathways, such as the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot.