Program delivery update: Military personnel work

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

September 07, 2023

The instructions for military and civilian personnel coming to Canada under the terms of the Visiting Forces Act with respect to the authorization to work without a permit have been updated. More detail has been added to provide clarity on when to issue work permits or visitor records for the personnel and their family members.

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