Program delivery update: Business visitors [R186(a)]

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

June 3, 2019

The following changes have been made to the instructions related to business visitors under the International Mobility Program:

The list of examples of work-related activities that business visitors are permitted to undertake in Canada has been updated.
A link to the officer’s quick reference guide to occupations had been added.
A list of suggested documentation that should be provided at the point of application has been updated.
Clarification has been made regarding when a visitor record should be issued to business visitors.
Information on activities that constitute after-sales and lease services has been added.
The sections on trainers and trainees as well as on intra-company training and installation activities have been amalgamated and updated.
Additional instructions for officers assessing those working in Canada on commercial shoots have been added.

Updated Instructions