In the wake of the earthquake that devastated Morocco on
September 8, 2023, Canada has announced special immigration measures to support
Moroccan nationals that are in Canada.
Effective October 19, 2023, Moroccan citizens in Canada may
apply to extend their temporary status and continue to study, work,
or visit family, provided they were in Canada on September 8, 2023,
when the earthquake occurred. They will also be able to move
between temporary categories (i.e., from a visitor to worker).
Processing fees will be waived for these applications.
In addition, permanent residence applicants from Morocco may not
need to provide a passport or travel document, as some applicants
may have lost those documents as a result of the earthquake.
Processing fees will also be waived for Canadian citizens and
permanent residents in Morocco applying for temporary passports,
limited-validity passports, emergency travel documents, citizenship
certificates, and permanent resident
