Resettling Afghans who assisted Canada

On this page

1. About the special program
2. Who can apply
3. How to apply

About the special program

Canada has implemented a special program for Afghans who assisted Canada. You might qualify to immigrate to Canada under this special program if you work or have worked for the Government of Canada in Afghanistan.

Who can apply

You may be eligible for this special program if you meet all of the following requirements:

• you’re an Afghan national and your employment involved a significant and/or enduring relationship with the Government of Canada, which could be, but is not limited to
  • interpreters who worked with the Canadian Armed Forces
  • local staff who currently or used to work at the Embassy of Canada to Afghanistan
• you and any eligible family members are living in Afghanistan when you submit your application
• you’re not inadmissible to Canada

For this special program, only the following people are eligible as family members:

• a spouse or common-law partner
• a dependent child who is
  • under 22 years of age and
  • not married or in a common-law relationship
• a dependent child of a dependent child (a grandchild) who is
  • under 22 years of age and
  • not married or in a common-law relationship

De facto dependants will also be eligible under this special program. A de facto dependant is someone who

• depends on a specific family for emotional or financial reasons (or both)
• may live with the family as a member of their household

How to apply

Email us if you think you’re eligible or have questions. Do not contact the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan about this special program.

Step 1: Write your email

Your email must include

• your full name (include any nicknames you may have had)
• a description of your work with the Government of Canada in Afghanistan, including
  • your role
  • specific dates when you worked with the Government of Canada
  • the name(s) of your Canadian point(s) of contact
  • your identification number, if you had one

Attach any documents you have that show you worked with the Government of Canada.

If you include that you worked with the Canadian Armed Forces as part of its operations in Afghanistan, your information will be forwarded to the Department of National Defence.

Step 2: Send your email

Once you’re ready, send your email to Canada-Afghanistan@international.gc.ca.