Program delivery update: Humanitarian reasons [R208 – H81 and H82] – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
May 12, 2026
Changes include:
- title of page updated to “Destitute students [R208(a) – H81] – Humanitarian reasons – International Mobility Program” from “Humanitarian reasons [R208 – H81and H82] – International Mobility Program”.
- title of page updated to “Temporary resident permit holders [R208(b) – H82] – Humanitarian reasons – International Mobility Program” from “Humanitarian reasons [R208 – H81and H82] – International Mobility Program”.
- updates to introduction and table of contents (eligibility, documentary evidence, application assessment, final decision, approval and refusal)
- updates to the page to make it consistent with the International Mobility Program’s preferred format
- updates to language and additional information regarding eligibility, documentary evidence, application assessment, final decisions and family members