Many individuals from Uganda who had faced imminent removal from Canada will be given a second chance at obtaining protected person status.

New measures announced on June 19 apply to Ugandan nationals and former residents of Uganda who received a final negative decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19, 2026, on one of the following:

• An asylum claim.
• A pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) application.
• A Federal Court decision.

Qualifying individuals are now exempt from the typical 12-month ban on PRRA applications following such decisions, so they can apply for PRRAs immediately if they meet all other requirements.

A successful PRRA applicant is typically granted protected person status, allowing them to remain in Canada indefinitely.