Pathway to permanent residence: Family reunification for Ukrainian nationals – Processing the application
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Once the officer is satisfied that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, the application will continue to be processed toward a final decision.
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- Positive eligibility decision
- Applicants who intend to reside in Quebec
- Negative eligibility decision
Positive eligibility decision
When the eligibility requirements are met, IRCC will do the following:
- send a letter informing the applicant that
- their application has received a positive eligibility decision, and
- they and their dependents must still meet all admissibility requirements not exempted under the public policy, and if these requirements are not met, the application for permanent residence may be refused
- update the applicant’s file in the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
Note: Applicants with known inadmissibilities, other than those listed as exempted under the public policy, will not receive a positive eligibility decision. Humanitarian and compassionate considerations (H&C) cannot be used to overcome eligibility criteria.
A final assessment of admissibility will be conducted prior to granting permanent residence or issuing the permanent resident visa. See Admissibility.
Applicants who intend to reside in Quebec
Applicants who intend to reside in Quebec require a Certificat de Sélection du Québec (CSQ) once they receive a positive eligibility decision. IRCC will refer the application to the provincial immigration authority, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), on the applicant’s behalf.
If MIFI approves and issues a CSQ, the application will continue to be processed.
If MIFI refuses to issue a CSQ, IRCC will continue to process the application for permanent residence, provided the applicant demonstrates that they no longer live in the province of Quebec.
Negative eligibility decision
When the officer determines that the eligibility requirements have not been met, a negative eligibility decision is made. See Making a final decision.