The Canadians Feinstra explained why they cannot obtain a residence permit in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      On August 12, 2026, 17:13 Society The large family of Feinstra, who moved from Canada to the Nizhny Novgorod region, faced uncertainty in formalizing their status in Russia. According to the head of the family, Arend Feinstra, this hinders them from continuing the development of their farm.

      "Right now, we do not want to invest in the construction of another building. We need to understand what our prospects are with immigration. We have already invested a lot here and would like to have a bit more certainty before investing additional funds," Feinstra said.

      At the same time, the Canadian emphasized that the family does not regret moving. However, there is still no complete clarity regarding their immigration status.

      "Currently, we do not have the opportunity to obtain permanent residency - we remain on a temporary status," the head of the family admitted.

      Ideally, the Feinstras would like to first obtain a residence permit and then acquire citizenship, but, as the farmer claims, they currently do not have such an opportunity.

      "For that, I would have to sign a military contract, and I cannot leave the farm for a year. I need to be here, develop the farm, and stay close to my family," Arend noted.

      Earlier, the Canadian spoke about problems with the traffic police. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+