Iranian Families Stuck in Canada Immigration Maze | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Canada’s special immigration pathway for Iranians, initially meant as a humanitarian lifeline amid unrest, has turned into a tangled web of bureaucratic hurdles. Thousands gained temporary work permits, but few can now reunite with spouses and children still in Iran — as new rules tighten eligibility and deny applications outright, often citing contradictions to the program’s original intent. Families face years of separation, lawyers report mounting heartbreak, and official data on denials remains hidden — leaving hopeful immigrants stranded between policy shifts and the dream of a shared…