IRCC Extends Special Measures for People Affected by Canada’s 2025 Wildfires

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the extension of special measures for newcomers and citizens impacted by Canada’s 2025 wildfire season. These measures provide fee waivers, extended deadlines, and urgent processing options for those whose immigration or citizenship status has been disrupted. The program runs until November 30, 2025.

🔍 Key Highlights of the Wildfire Measures:

• Who’s Eligible: Temporary residents (visitors, workers, students, TRP holders), permanent residents, and Canadian citizens affected by the wildfires.

• Fee Waivers: Extensions, restorations, replacements of permits, PR cards, citizenship certificates, and passports.

• Extended Deadlines: Extra time to restore or extend status if it expired between July 2 and Sept 2, 2025.

• Document Replacement: Free replacement of lost or damaged immigration, PR, or citizenship documents.

• Urgent Processing: Officers may prioritize wildfire-related cases on compassionate grounds.

📑 Effective Windows:

• 🗓️ Temporary Residents: July 2 – Nov 30, 2025• 🗓️ Permanent Residents: Apr 1 – Nov 30, 2025• 🗓️ Canadian Citizens: Apr 1 – Nov 30, 2025

📈 Why This Matters:

These measures ensure that individuals impacted by natural disasters are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control. By waiving fees and extending deadlines, IRCC is helping affected applicants maintain or restore their legal status in Canada without additional financial or administrative burdens.

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