Benefits and features of the CUAET
Ukrainians and their family members coming to Canada from overseas
can apply for a free visitor visa and may be allowed to stay in Canada for 3 years, as opposed to the standard 6-month authorized stay for regular visitors
have the option to apply, free of charge, for an open work permit with their visa application, enabling them to find work as quickly as possible
will have their electronic visa application processed within 14 days of receipt of a complete application, for standard, non-complex cases
are exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination entry requirements, but must meet all other public health requirements for travel, such as quarantine and testing. With limited exceptions, all travellers to Canada, including anyone arriving under the CUAET, must also use ArriveCAN
are exempt from completing an immigration medical exam (IME) overseas, if applicable, but may be required to complete and pay for a medical diagnostic test within 90 days of arrival in Canada to screen for reportable communicable diseases (chest x-ray or suitable alternative and blood test)
Ukrainians and their family members who acquire or already have temporary status in Canada
may apply to extend their temporary resident status for up to 3 years
can leave and return to Canada at any time while their visa is valid
may renew their work or study permit free of charge
may apply for a new work or study permit free of charge
are eligible to attend elementary and secondary school
may be required to complete and pay for an immigration medical exam (IME) if they haven’t completed one on initial entry to Canada
All Ukrainians and their family members
will have most of their application and processing fees waived, including the visa application fee, biometric collection fee, work and study permit application fees, and visitor extension, and work and study permit renewal fees
will have all their IRCC applications prioritized for processing
may apply for permanent residence under a variety of different immigration programs and streams if they are eligible to do so
have access to IRCC’s dedicated service channel