The Government of Canada is giving special considerations to some Afghan nationals if they wish to relocate to Canada. This special immigration measures is only available to local staff who face exceptional risk or who have suffered serious injury as a result of their work for the Canadian government.
Spouses of Afghan nationals killed because of their work with the Canadian government will also be eligible under this immigration measure to relocate to Canada. The dependent children of those who qualify would also be eligible.
Further, all who fall under this category will also have to meet standard immigration requirements such as criminal, medical and security screening.
The Canadian government plans to implement these measures in October 2009.
