IRCC to increase number of permits processed under Temporary Special Measures for Large Palestinian Families in the Gaza Strip

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada IRCC announced that it would increase the number of applications it would accept for processing under the Temporary Special Measures for Large Palestinian Families in the Gaza Strip.

In January last year, the ministry said it would process 1,000 applications for temporary visas. The issuance of Traffic Rewards (TRV) to applicants who are family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents currently in Gaza began on May 27th. Immigration Minister Mark Miller IRCC released a statement saying it would expand application processing to 5,000.

He said that over the past few weeks, IRCC has issued more web codes for clients to apply for TRVs, and while acknowledging that travel out of Gaza is currently not possible, he said, “The situation can change at any time. This increase in the limit will allow us to help more people as their circumstances change. Our focus remains on keeping families together.”

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IRCC provides the names of those who pass the preliminary screening to local authorities to ensure their departure from Gaza.

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According to the latest information, to be eligible for a TRV application, applicants must meet the criteria for one of two groups. Those considered group 1 must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a passport or travel document issued by the Palestinian Authority
• Be present in the Gaza Strip on the day you submit your application
• Have a suitable anchor
• Anchor
  • Spouse and dependents
  • Children (any age)
  • Grandchild
  • parent
  • Grandparents
  • Siblings (including half-siblings and adopted siblings)
• Not be denied entry to Canada for non-financial reasons

There is also a group (Group 2) for family members of people who meet the criteria for Group 1. Officials define family members as follows:

• Spouse or common-law partner
• Dependent children (yours, your spouse’s, or your common-law partner’s children)
• Dependent children of dependent children

Finally, eligible anchors must meet the following criteria:

• Canadian Citizens or Permanent Resident
• 18 years or older
• Related to individuals listed in Group 1
• Live or plan to live in Canada
• Willingness to support the applicant and their family in settling and integrating in Canada for one year

The ministry noted that a medical examination may be required if the applicant has had any illness in the past. Designated country or region Pass a six-month (or more) continuous test within the year prior to your intended date of entry into Canada. The test can be completed after you leave Gaza.

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Eligible applicants will be required to submit a statutory declaration and a consent form for the disclosure of personal information.

Once this stage is complete, the applicant will need to submit a Web Crisis Form for each household unit that includes the applicant and their family members in Group 1. Each person named on the statutory declaration will be given a unique Web reference code.

IRCC advises applicants to submit their final TRV application promptly upon receiving the code, as the code does not guarantee space.

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