Ukrainian men who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are now being asked by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide official documentation proving their exemption from military service, аs reported by The WP Times.
The news, initially reported by the "Ukrainian Canada" social media group, states that many male applicants are receiving a "Procedural Fairness Letter." This letter, a standard part of the immigration process, requests specific evidence from the applicant before a final decision can be made. In this case, the IRCC is seeking official confirmation that the individual has been discharged from military service or was never conscripted, particularly in light of the ongoing war.
This request for documentation marks a significant development for Ukrainian men navigating the complex path to permanent residency in Canada. While the letters are not a rejection, they place the onus on applicants to provide specific, verifiable proof, which may be difficult for some to obtain.
The requirement highlights the intersection of Canadian immigration policy with the realities of the war in Ukraine, where men of a certain age are subject to conscription. Applicants must now provide official paperwork to satisfy the Canadian government's due diligence, ensuring their eligibility for permanent residency is not in question due to their military status in their home country.
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