Canada announces new immigration 'pathway' for Afghan interpreters' extended families

TORONTO -- The federal government has announced “new pathway” for the extended family members of Afghan interpreters to arrive in Canada and join them.

Under the new program, extended family members of Afghan interpreters will be eligible for immigration into Canada if they:

* are an Afghan national;
* are staying outside of Canada at the time of the application;
* were in Afghanistan on or after July 22;
* are a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling of someone who has already been granted permanent residency in Canada under the previous immigration platforms;
* can provide a “statutory declaration” from their family member already in Canada;
*can provide identification; and,
*filled out the online forms for entry.
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