Canadian Government Allows Permanent Residency Applications for Families of Victims in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight Downing

The Canadian Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has made it possible for the families of victims of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 to apply for permanent residency.

On January 8, 2020, the aircraft (a Boeing 737-800, registration UR-PSR) en route from Tehran to Kyiv was shot down shortly after takeoff by two surface-to-air missiles accidentally fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, killing all 176 passengers and crew on board. Among the deceased were 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.

Since 2020, special measures such as the restoration of temporary resident status and the extension of stay permits have been implemented for the victims’ families, but until now, they were not eligible to apply for permanent residency. The application period is open until October 27, 2025.