Canada Offers New PRRA Opportunity for Israelis, Palestinians

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new policy allowing nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine who have received final negative decisions on their protection claims to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) without the standard one-year waiting period. This waiver applies to those who received negative decisions between September 28, 2025, and September 29, 2026, from sources such as the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, previous PRRA applications, or Federal Court rulings.

While eligibility to apply for a PRRA is granted, it does not guarantee a favorable outcome, as each case will be assessed on its own merits. Applicants must keep their submissions current and inform IRCC of any changes in their circumstances.

The waiver excludes individuals subject to removal orders for serious inadmissibility or those previously excluded from refugee protection, who may only apply for a restricted PRRA. Decisions made after September 29, 2026, will revert to the standard 12-month waiting period.