Temporary public policy for foreign nationals directly affected by the floods in British Columbia

The objective of this public policy is to exempt foreign nationals in British Columbia that were directly affected by the floods and who held valid temporary resident status in Canada when the flooding began from the requirement to pay the fees associated with the re-issuance of temporary resident status documents, fees for applications to extend or restore their status as temporary residents, renew work or study permits and, where applicable, the fees for the provision of services in relation to the collection of biometric information. The objective is also to provide those affected by the floods with more time to restore their temporary resident status, if needed.

The granting of these exemptions would support those who were directly affected by the floods in British Columbia by reducing the financial barriers for seeking authorization to work or study. It would also support foreign nationals in British Columbia who may face issues in accessing their temporary resident document in these circumstances and would provide more flexibility regarding the timelines to restore temporary resident status for those whose status expired during this emergency.
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