Program delivery update: Terms and definitions related to temporary residents

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

October 4, 2021

The terms and definitions related to temporary residents have been updated. Several terms relating to the electronic travel authorization (eTA) and employer compliance have been added. In addition, the term “implied status” was replaced with “maintained status”.

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