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Haiti and Sudan Measures Extended to December 30, 2027

IRCC extended its temporary measures for Sudanese and Haitian nationals in Canada, in a targeted way.

On October 27, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is extending its temporary measures for people affected by the crises in Haiti and Sudan.

• What changed: The measures were set to expire on October 27, 2026. They now expire on December 30, 2027.
• Who it applies to: Sudanese and Haitian nationals who are in Canada and cannot return home at this time.
• Work permits: People who hold a valid work permit issued under the previous temporary measures may apply to extend it. Standard processing fees apply.
• Visitors and students: Those who want to extend their visitor status or study permit may apply through IRCC's existing channels.

IRCC describes the extension as targeted. The notice does not give further application steps.

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What This Means for You

More time, with conditions

• Who may benefit: Sudanese and Haitian nationals in Canada on a valid work permit issued under the earlier measures.
• What is unchanged: The people covered are still those who cannot return home at this time. Standard fees still apply.
• What the notice does not say: It does not mention family members, processing times or fee amounts.
• Nobody else is affected: This is not a change to work permit rules for everyone.

Where people commonly go wrong:

• Waiting for the old date. The earlier end date was October 27, 2026. Check where your own permit stands.
• Assuming family members are covered. The notice does not say so.
• Relying on a screenshot or a forwarded message. Use the IRCC page.

General information, not immigration advice. Review official sources before you make a decision.

What You Can Do Now

Four steps

1. Check your permit expiry date. Write it down, and note whether the permit was issued under the earlier Haiti or Sudan measures.
2. Read the IRCC notice in full. Confirm that it covers your situation before you act.
3. Budget for fees. Work permit extensions carry standard processing fees. Check the current amount on IRCC's fee page.
4. Use official sources only. If something is unclear, go to IRCC or a licensed immigration professional.

IRCC: the October 27 notice
IRCC: notices

Source

Official sources

Everything in this edition comes from the official IRCC notice and public policies page, checked November 1, 2026.

• IRCC notice: temporary measures for people affected by crises in Haiti and Sudan, October 27, 2026
• IRCC public policies
• IRCC notices

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