Nationalities exempt from the resumption of removal orders from Canada
CBSA suspended most deportations in March 2020. Of course, the decision reflected the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions. However, Canada is now facing a large group of people who are hanging here with removal orders in their hands. Consequently, CBSA recently announced they would resume enforcing the removals. Regardless, some nationalities remain exempt from the resumption of removal orders from Canada.
- What is a removal order?
- Which nationalities are exempt from the resumption of removal orders?
- Other solutions to deal with a removal order
- Contact us! We could help!
What is a removal order?
Sometimes people who are inside Canada receive a removal order. However, removal orders affect foreign nationals and permanent residents only. Regardless, a removal order means you must leave Canada. If the removal order is a Deportation order, you may never come back unless you receive an Authorization to Return to Canada. Moreover, Exclusion orders result in a 12 to 60-month ban. Consider reading the following articles for more information:
- Removal Orders Canada – Deportation, Exclusion, Departure
- Authorization to Return to Canada – ARC Application
Removal orders could affect any foreign national or permanent resident. In other words, no nationality is exempt from removal orders. However, a temporary measure could put the removal of some nationalities on hold.
Which nationalities are exempt from the resumption of removal orders?
As mentioned earlier, CBSA has resumed removals despite the continuation of the pandemic. However, they have decided to put the removals on hold for the following countries:
- Certain regions in Somalia (Middle Shabelle, Afgoye, and Mogadishu),
- The Gaza Strip,
- Syria,
- Mali,
- The Central African Republic,
- South Sudan,
- Libya,
- Yemen,
- Burundi,
- Venezuela,
- Haiti,
- Afghanistan,
- The Democratic Republic of Congo, and
- Iraq.
Of course, this is a temporary measure. Also, the composition of the list could change at any time.
Are there other solutions to prevent removal orders for these nationalities or others?
Depending on the circumstances, a removal order could become ineffective temporarily or permanently. For example, the following is a typical solution:
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Al Parsai, MA, DTM, RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Ashton College Instructor – Immigration Consulting
Author – 88 Tips on Immigration to Canada
