Program delivery update: Expiration of special processing measures for the 2024 wildfire season
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
January 3, 2025
The following instructions expired on November 30, 2024:
- Special processing measures: Persons directly affected by the 2024 wildfires throughout Canada
Applications received after November 30, 2024, are not eligible for these special measures or for consideration under the public policy.
The instructions remain available to provide processing officers with the information they need to finalize any applications received up until November 30, 2024.
Updated instructions
- Special processing measures: Persons directly affected by the 2024 wildfires throughout Canada