More Than 24,000 Immigration Documents Could Be Suspended by Ebola Border Measures
The Immigration Department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government’s measures to keep Ebola out of Canada. The government has announced a 90-day suspension of a variety of immigration and travel documents for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The suspension took effect at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27.
More Than 24,000 Immigration Documents Could Be Suspended by Ebola Border Measures Canada’s Immigration Department is suspending more than 24,000 travel documents for individuals residing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. These measures, aimed at preventing Ebola’s entry into Canada, went into effect on May 27th and will last for 90 days. The suspension is based on country of residence, not nationality.
- Over 24,000 travel documents may be suspended by Canadian government measures to prevent Ebola.
- A 90-day suspension of immigration and travel documents affects people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
- The suspension began at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 27.
- As of May 19, there were approximately 12,600 DRC residents and 11,500 Ugandan residents with valid travel documents.
- An estimated 470 South Sudan residents had valid immigration travel documents as of May 21.
- The measures are based on country of residence, not nationality.
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