Supporting Afghan nationals: About the special programs
Find out what programs or special measures you may be eligible for
The Government of Canada is committed to welcoming Afghan refugees to Canada. Through this initiative, we’ll resettle at least 40,000 Afghan refugees.
We’ll do this through a number of special programs and measures:
Along with our commitment to resettling refugees, we’re also prioritizing applications from eligible immediate family members of Afghans currently in Canada.
How to reach us
Contact us using our web form. Please don’t send photos or other attachments until we ask you to.
Contact us by phone at +1-613-321-4243
This line is only for questions about the situations in Afghanistan and Ukraine. If your question is about something else, please contact our Client Support Centre at 1-888-242-2100.
- Available both inside Canada and abroad
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (ET)
- We’ll accept charges for collect calls or calls with reverse charges
Wait times may be longer due to call volumes.
If you call during business hours and the line is busy, you can contact us using our web form or call back at another time.
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