SCCA Press Release
The official press release issued by SSCA on Dec 28th, 2023
SCCA Policy Overview Webinar
Policy walkthrough webinar on December 30th, 2023
Simple overview
A short video in Arabic explaining who this policy is for and the requirements for application.
Immigration Resources
Here you will find immigration resources that will help you with your application
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the policy for the new Immigration Pathway for Sudanese to Canada
Official IRCC Policy
This is the official policy issued by the IRCC. Please refer to it for more detailed instructions and important updates.
IRCC Latest updates
Here you will find the latest updates from the IRCC regarding this policy
Application tracker
A platform that is used to collect any issues/challenges or even joys encountered when applying
Useful information
Here you will find useful information when filling your forms in the PR Portal
Useful Information
Here you will find useful information, collected as we go, that will help you when filling the forms in your PR Portal
National ID Expiry Dates
Sudan’s National ID cards do not have Expiry dates. This field is a required field when filling the IMM 0008 form in the PR Portal.
IRCC’s tip from their Help Center
Sudan's postal codes
Here is a list of Postal codes of Sudan.
Download as pdf here
IRCC Latest Updates
In the latest meeting with the IRCC, on February 9th, there are new updates to this family reunification policy.
The document is available for download in pdf file here.
Application Tracker
نحن مجلس الجمعيات السودانية الكندية (SCCA) نسعى
لتسهيل عملية لم الشمل للسودانيين من خلال توفير منصة تجمع بيانات وتجارب الأفراد
الذين يخوضون هذه الرحلة
سيتم استخدام المعلومات المجمعة لفهم التحديات الشائعة
IRCC والعمل مع
لإيجاد حلول تسهل وتسرع من عمليات لم الشمل
نحتاج منكم المشاركة بمعلوماتكم وتجاربكم من خلال الإجابة على أسئلة النموذج التالية
:الخصوصية والأمان
نؤكد لكم أن جميع المعلومات المقدمة ستُعامل بسرية
تامة ولن تُشارك إلا في إطار جهودنا لتحسين عملية لم الشمل. إذا كنتم تفضلون عدم
مشاركة بعض المعلومات، يرجى ترك السؤال فارغًا
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SCCA Policy Overview webinar
December 30th, 2023
Simple Policy Overview
A short video in Arabic explaining who this policy is for and the requirements for application.
Useful Information
This is the latest information we have as of the date of this post.
Please note that the certificate can be issued in English. Ask in the city/town where you are residing now before you start the process.
- Attbara: issued in English and takes half an hour الادلة الجنائيه عطبرة الشرقي, Cost SDG 3060
- Portsudan: costs more; data sent to Attbara for verification and returned to you in Port Sudan
- Gadarif
Please refer back to the official website of CIC, for a list of Panel Physicians for the medical checkup in your current country.
Here are some suggested accessible locations to get your medical checkup if you are in Sudan.
- Kassala -IOM
- Uganda-IOM this is suggested because Uganda as a country is an accessible and cheaper option for Sudanese nationals.
- Egypt:
The following Panel Physicians are available, ordered by city:
Cairo
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- Dr. Eman KAMAL SABET
Address: Anglo-American Hospital,
3 El Borg Street, Gezira,
11211
Telephone: + 20227356608
Mobiles: +201224463734;
+201287929929
Spoken Languages: Arabic, English - IOM MHAC Cairo Egypt
Address: Mekkah Medical Centre,
8 Abdelkawy street,
Dokki,
Giza,
Email: mhaccairoclinic@iom.int / (This panel physician or clinic provides services paid by Interim Federal Health Program.)
Telephone: + 02 (2) 33357904
Spoken Languages: Arabic, English - Dr. Peter SADEK
Address: Anglo American Hospital,
3 El Borg Street, Gezira, Cairo 11211 Egypt,
Telephone: + 20 (2) 2735 6608
Spoken Languages: Arabic, English
- Dr. Eman KAMAL SABET
This is the latest information we have as of the date of this post.
- Port Sudan
- Dongola
- Merowe
- Kosti
- Attbara
- Gadarif
Documents to be translated are birth certificates, marriage certificates and police background check certificates.
Your anchor in Canada can do the translation for your documents.
Additionally, authorized translation offices outside Canada are accepted.
Here is a collection of information to help you with travelling to Uganda, if you are currently in Sudan, to complete your application.
Entry to Uganda
- Sudanese nationals need an Evisa to enter Uganda for 45 days. Its an easy process that costs around USD$111.50.
Processing time 5 business days.
Required for visa purchase: - Accommodation details (e.g., your hotel or host)
- Passport details and contact information
- Credit or debit card for payment
- Official website for application: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/
Currency in Uganda:
USD$100: 380186.90 USh (Ugandan Shilling)
Living costs in Uganda
- Rental: 1 bedroom average Price for Jul 2023: USh 500,000 per month = USD$131.51
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are USD$1,958.6 (7,394,532.2USh) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are USD$559.30 (2,111,526.4USh) without rent.
Here is a collection of information to help you with travelling to Ethiopia, if you are currently in Sudan, to complete your application
Entry to Ethiopia:
- E-visa or from the border at Algalabat (faster than online), costs around USD$80, you will also need a police clearance from Gadarif.
- From the border, a bus trip to the nearest city with an airport, Ghondor. From there, a direct flight to Addis Ababa. Around 3-4 flights a day costs around USD$50
- Visa renewal for 30 days USD$100
- Requirements: valid passport
- Official website for application: https://www.evisa.gov.et/
Currency in Ethiopia
USD$100=5,588.1748 Ethiopian Birrs
Living costs in Ethiopia
- Rental: 2 bedroom min USD$400
- Cost of living:
A family of four estimated monthly costs are CAD$3,476.6 (USD$2,554.3) without rent
A single person’s estimated monthly costs are CAD$1,045.5 (USD$768.1) without rent. - Rent in Addis Ababa is, on average, 67.7% lower than in Toronto.
Biometrics data are collected as part of most immigration programs. For this pathway, biometric requirements are not required at the time of application submission. Details will be sent to the applicant later.
Below is a list of known locations for biometrics collection in countries near/accessible to Sudan, as of the date of this post.
Otherwise, look for biometric data centers in the country you are residing in now. Use the official website of the Canadian government to find the center in your city.
- Uganda: Canada Visa Application Center – Kampala Plot 41-59 Mackenzie Vale, Kololo, Kampala Kampala, Uganda.
- Ethiopia: Visa Application Centre, International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Addis Ababa”, Kirkos Subcity, Woreda 08, Road to UNECA, Behind Zequala complex, YeMez building, Addis Ababa, 25283 code 1000,
- Egypt: Canada Visa Application Centre, 44, Office #G, 2nd Floor, Giza Residence Tower, In front of state council Dokki
Giza
**Disclaimer: The following are not endorsed by the SCCA. Eligible individuals can apply to this family reunification program WITHOUT the use of a consultant or lawyer.
Legal Resources
Name: Muslim Legal Support Center
Role: Lawyers
Email: referrals@muslimlegalcenter.ca
Website: https://muslimelegalcenter.ca/services
Fees: Free for low-income individuals, can provide support in multiple provinces
Name: Scarborough Community Legal Clinic
Role: Lawyers
Website: https://scarboroughcommunitylegal.ca
Tel: +1 416-438-7182 (Intake line)
Name: Arab Community Center of Toronto- ACCT
Website: https://acctonline.ca/
Etobicoke Office: 416-231-7746 ext. 221
Scarborough Office: 647-341-2722 ext. 201
Khalid Guiliana
Notary Commissioner
Email: khalid@acctonline.ca
Cell phone: 647-446-7747
Fees: Free of charge, except translation
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a collection of frequently asked questions that are updated regularly. They have been answered and reviewed by the legal team, following the policy from the official Government of Canada’s website.