Finding a path to Canada, with the facts in view.
Explore family, refugee, work and study options for people from Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, Ukraine and Somalia. Every situation is different—and several emergency programs have ended.
Important: Nationality alone does not guarantee a special program, free sponsorship or a scholarship. Program openings and rules change; the official source on each page is the place to confirm current eligibility.
Where do you want to begin?
Options for Afghan families and women
Understand what happened to Canada's Afghan special measures and which standard routes may still be relevant.
Immigration and refugee options for Syrians
Explore ordinary family, resettlement and study or work routes; historic emergency measures should not be mistaken for open programs.
Options for Palestinians and families affected by Gaza
Understand the closed Gaza extended-family intake and check whether narrower temporary measures or ordinary pathways apply.
Options for Ukrainians in and outside Canada
Separate the ended CUAET entry program from permit extensions for eligible Ukrainians already in Canada.
Immigration and refugee options for Somalis
There is no dedicated Somalia-only program; explore refugee resettlement, family reunification and ordinary work or study options.
How refugee sponsorship actually works
Compare government-assisted resettlement, private sponsorship and the blended program—and understand the sponsor's responsibilities.
Study scholarships and refugee student routes
Find genuine university awards and refugee student programs without confusing scholarships with immigration approval.
Check the latest government notices
Emergency measures can close, reopen or change without notice. Before you make a payment or file an application, confirm the current information directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Official special measures by situationTell us about your plans.
We’ll help you identify the right questions to ask first.