On April 29, 2023, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced measures to support temporary Sudanese residents in Canada. Beginning April 30, 2023, Sudanese visitors, international students, and foreign workers in Canada can apply to extend their status for free. The new measures also encompass free open work permits that provide access to the job market and significant flexibility to sustain themselves in Canada. Furthermore, the government has eliminated the need to possess a passport or travel document to approve a permanent resident visa and has suspended deportations to Sudan.
