Program delivery update: Public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit

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

March 01, 2023

The instructions have been updated to reflect that the public policy exempting certain visitors in Canada from immigration requirements has been extended until February 28, 2025.

Updated instructions

Public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for an employer-specific work permit

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Contact IRCC.IPGFunctionalGuidance-OrientationFonctionnelleOPI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.

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Date modified:: 2023-03-01

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Program delivery update: Public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit

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