Overview
Canada’s response
On April 9, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to make it easier for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict to come to Canada.
The Government of Canada has also introduced new immigration measures to help people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including urgent and priority processing of documents and applications and contact options.
Learn about the new immigration measures to support Ukrainians and people living in Ukraine, and about income support and other federal settlement services for Ukrainians arriving in Canada.
Support is available to Ukrainians arriving in Alberta who are affected by the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukrainians arriving in Alberta
There are programs, resources and services available to help Ukrainians who come to Alberta.
Through the Alberta Settlement and Integration Program, the Government of Alberta provides financial support to settlement agencies to deliver ongoing services to eligible newcomers who live and work in Alberta.
These agencies help newcomers by providing programs and direct services such as:
- information about obtaining health care, housing and financial supports
- learning English
- connecting newcomers with cultural or faith communities
- providing referrals to programs and services
- learning about Canadian culture
Alternatively, please visit Ukrainians in Alberta.
Alberta’s response
Prioritizing AAIP applications
Alberta’s government is prioritizing the assessment of applications for permanent residency made by Ukrainian nationals through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Candidates must still meet all program criteria.
Application and post-decision service fees for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program are also being temporarily waived for new applications and requests made by Ukrainian nationals. These measures will be reviewed quarterly.
Read the news release to learn more.
Supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Financial support for Ukraine
Alberta’s government is contributing more than $11.3 million in support for Ukraine, including:
- $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation, to help coordinate and deliver humanitarian aid.
- $5 million to the Ukrainian World Congress to equip 5,000 members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Force with defensive equipment.
- $5 million to the Canada Ukraine Foundation for additional humanitarian aid.
- $350,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council to support their efforts.
Albertans who wish to donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal can visit cufoundation.ca.
Living and working in Alberta
There are programs available to help individuals live and work in Alberta, Canada. Explore options to work temporarily or to become a permanent resident.
Come to Canada
To find out if you can apply for permanent residence, please use the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Come to Canada online tool. It will help you determine what immigration programs you may be eligible to apply for, and how to submit an application.
Bringing family to Canada
You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you are at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must support your relative financially when they arrive.
Find out more about family sponsorship.
Federal Express Entry
Express Entry is an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) electronic application system that manages and selects applicants for permanent residence who have skilled work experience. To access Express Entry, you must first complete a profile. If you are accepted into a pool of candidates, IRCC may invite you to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Find out more about the Federal Express Entry.
National Occupational Classification
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the nationally accepted authoritative resource on occupations. It is used to categorize occupations in Canada by skill levels. The NOC can help you determine if your work experience is eligible under Canada’s immigration or work permit programs.
Learn more about the National Occupational Classification.
A tutorial is also available to help you determine your NOC code.
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