Work permit: COVID-19 program delivery

From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

To respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Canada has issued a series of Orders in Council. The following 3 Orders in Council have a direct impact on foreign workers:

• Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States)
• Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States)
• Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Mandatory Isolation)

For more information and updates on the Orders, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website, which includes a list of COVID-19 Emergency Orders in Council in effect.

Like all travellers, temporary workers who are exempt from the travel restrictions will undergo the necessary health checks and must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Canada unless otherwise exempted under the Mandatory Isolation Order.

Foreign nationals requiring a work permit, whether they are visa required or not, will not be allowed to board a plane departing from any country other than the United States if they don’t have a valid work permit or a letter of introduction (also known as a port of entry [POE] letter).

Foreign nationals entering from countries other than the United States will not be able to apply for a work permit at the POE pursuant to subsection 198(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), since they are required to present proof to the air carrier that they have either a valid work permit or a letter of introduction, unless they are exempt from the travel restrictions under a different category such as being an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen.

Foreign nationals entering from the United States may be allowed to apply for a work permit upon entry [R198(1)] if they meet the requirements under the Order in Council on Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States.

Provinces and territories may have additional travel restrictions; applicants must verify with their employer or provincial or territorial authority before making travel arrangements.

For applicants who are outside Canada, a daily report is being pulled for all approved applications and a push notification letter is being sent by the Client Experience Branch advising applicants of the required documentation to present to the air carrier and the 14-day quarantine instructions.

On this page

• Temporary workers who are exempt from travel restrictions
  • Work permit-exempt foreign nationals (only temporary resident visa or electronic travel authorization required) seeking to work in essential occupations
  • Determining whether entry of temporary workers will be for a discretionary or optional purpose
  • Accompanying family members of foreign workers
  • International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit applicants who received a letter of introduction and are outside Canada
• Processing of work permits
  • Prioritizing work permit processing for essential occupations
  • Measures in place for foreign nationals in the film and television industry
  • Offers of employment and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)
  • Agricultural workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) and the Agricultural Stream (non-SAWP)
• Public policies
  • Changing employment
  • Out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada
  • Visitors applying for a work permit

Temporary workers who are exempt from travel restrictions

The following foreign nationals who require a work permit and are currently outside Canada are not subject to Canada’s travel restrictions if travelling to Canada for a non-optional or non-discretionary purpose:

1. Foreign nationals who hold a valid Canadian work permit for a specific employer or foreign nationals who hold a valid open work permit and whose travel is for a non-discretionary purpose.Document to present to the air carrier: The status document [IMM 1442] (the actual valid work permit document).
2. Foreign nationals who received a positive decision from IRCC (documented by a letter of introduction) on a work permit application but whose work permit has not yet been issued. The foreign national’s purpose of travel must not be discretionary or optional. Consult Determining whether entry of temporary workers will be for a discretionary or optional purpose.Document to present to the air carrier: A paper copy or e-version of the letter of introduction.

Work-permit exempt foreign nationals seeking to work in critical occupations

There are specific foreign nationals who are work permit exempt who are also exempt from the restriction on travel. Applicants coming under these work permit exemptions must follow the instructions found in Temporary resident visas (TRVs) or Electronic travel authorization (eTA) when they apply.

Offices should prioritize the processing of these TRV or eTA applications overseas and temporary resident extension applications in Canada, as these occupations were identified as essential for health, safety and food security reasons.

The following TRV or eTA required but work permit-exempt foreign nationals are not subject to the travel restrictions and may not be subject to the mandatory 14-day quarantine period if they are described in the Order in Council on Mandatory Isolation:

• providers of emergency services under paragraph R186(t) for the protection or preservation of life or property (includes firefighters and medical service providers)
  • Foreign nationals who usually qualify for an LMIA-exempt work permit under exemption code C13 may enter Canada under the paragraph R186(t) exemption if their work is related to the protection or preservation of life or property related to the COVID-19 response and maintenance of essential infrastructure or services.
• persons permitted to work as a student in a health field under paragraph R186(p), including as a medical elective or clinical clerk at a medical teaching institution in Canada, for the primary purpose of acquiring training, if they have written approval from the body that regulates that field
• workers in the marine transportation sector who are essential for the movement of goods by vessel under paragraph R186(s)
• persons who seek to enter Canada for the purpose of delivering, maintaining, or repairing medically necessary equipment or devices under paragraph R186(a)
• persons who seek to enter Canada for the purpose of making medical deliveries of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs or other body parts that are required for patient care in Canada under paragraph R186(t)
• persons determined by the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) to be providing an essential service while in Canada as indicated below

The CPHO has determined that the following classes of persons are providing an essential service while in Canada and are exempt from the Order on Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States. In addition, the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for asymptomatic people does not apply to those who meet this exemption criteria.

• Technicians or specialists specified by a government, manufacturer or company as required to inspect, maintain or repair equipment (does not include installation) necessary to support critical infrastructure (Energy and Utilities, Information and Communication Technologies, Finance, Health, Food, Water, Transportation, Safety, Government and Manufacturing).
  • If they are inspecting, repairing or maintaining equipment as part of an existing warranty or sales agreement, they can be considered as business visitors under paragraph R186(a). They do not have to obtain a letter from the CPHO under subparagraph 3(1)(j)(ii) of the Order or a national interest exemption letter to enter Canada. If they are repairing or maintaining equipment outside of a warranty, then they need a work permit.
• Persons, including captains, deckhands, observers, inspectors, scientists, veterinarians and any other persons supporting commercial or research open water aquaculture-related activities, who enter Canada for the purpose of carrying out aquaculture-related activities, including fishing, transporting fish to and from the aquaculture facility, treating fish for pests or pathogens, repairs, provisioning of aquaculture-related vessels or aquaculture facilities or exchange of crew, and who proceed directly to an open-water facility or vessel upon entry to Canada.
  • If they are working on a foreign-owned vessel, they can be considered as crew under paragraph R186(s). They do not have to obtain a letter from the CPHO under subparagraph 3(1)(j)(ii) of the Order or a national interest exemption letter to enter Canada. In all other situations, they need a work permit.

No other foreign nationals who are work permit exempt under section R186 are allowed to travel to Canada at this time from a country other than the United States, unless they hold a national interest exemption letter.

Foreign nationals who are work permit exempt must still undergo their immigration medical examination, if required, and cannot be exempt. For information on medical examination requirements, consult Who must submit to an immigration medical exam.

Documentary evidence to be presented by work permit-exempt applicants to air carriers

At the point of boarding, foreign nationals can self-identify to airlines that they are exempt from the travel restriction by presenting alternative documentation to show how they meet the criteria. This should generally include

• for emergency services providers, a letter of invitation from a relevant organization in Canada (federal, provincial or municipal government entity)
• for health care students, a letter of invitation from a relevant teaching institution
• for persons joining vessels, a letter from shipping agents
• for persons who are among the class of persons determined by the CPHO to provide an essential service while in Canada, evidence that they fall under one of the classes stated above

Those who are work permit exempt are required to satisfy the airline that they are exempt from the travel restrictions. Other acceptable documents may include letters of invitation and letters confirming recognition of credentials.

Determining whether entry of temporary workers will be for a discretionary or optional purpose

There are overarching exceptions to the travel ban exemptions. These exceptions include a prohibition on travel for an optional or discretionary purpose.

The emergency orders under the Quarantine Act do not allow people to travel to Canada for optional or discretionary reasons, such as for tourism, recreation or entertainment.

General rules

• Before making any travel arrangements, if the foreign national has received a letter of introduction, the foreign national should confirm with their prospective employer that
  • the work location or organization is not subject to mandatory closure of non-essential businesses; if the business is closed, workers should not proceed to Canada at this time
  • if the business is open, they will be able to start their employment after the 14-day quarantine period
• The temporary worker is expected to have planned how the 14-day quarantine will take place (where they will stay, who will provide them with groceries, medication, etc.).
• If temporary workers do not meet the above conditions, they may not be allowed to enter Canada at the POE even if the airline allowed them to board the aircraft.
• Temporary workers (including citizens of the United States and other countries) coming to Canada to work from the United States may be able to apply at the POE for a work permit, so long as they are visa exempt and otherwise eligible to apply at the POE under the IRPR. The employer in this case should still be operating. Otherwise, the temporary workers may be turned back.

Example scenarios

The following are scenarios regarding foreign nationals who hold a valid work permit or received a letter of introduction from IRCC on their work permit application and are seeking entry at a Canadian POE.

Non-optional or non-discretionary travel for a temporary worker may include

• A foreign national has a valid work permit and ordinarily resides in Canada. Whether the foreign national’s employment still exists or if they are currently laid off is not determinative in this case. What is determinative is that the foreign national’s primary residence is in Canada (suggesting their travel is not optional).
• A foreign national has a letter of introduction for an open work permit, holds a valid job offer and will be able to work once they enter Canada.
• A foreign national has a letter of introduction for an employer-specific work permit, holds a valid job offer and will be able to work once they enter Canada.

Optional or discretionary travel for a temporary worker may include

• A foreign national has a letter of introduction for an employer-specific work permit, but the business of their prospective employer is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
• A foreign national has a letter of introduction for an open work permit, has not secured a job contract and is simply planning to search for work opportunities in Canada.

Accompanying family members of foreign workers

• Exemptions for family members
• Assessing eligibility
• Processing
• Dependent children

Dependants travelling from the United States (U.S.) do not need a family reunification letter (FRL) from IRCC to reunite with an immediate family member who is in Canada temporarily. However, they must provide evidence that the purpose of their travel is non-discretionary, such as to establish themselves with the spouse, common-law partner or family member.

The Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States) (the Order) restricts entry into Canada of foreign nationals arriving from countries other than the United States, with some limited exemptions. Under the Order, travellers must meet all of the following 4 requirements in order to enter Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic:

1. They must qualify for an exemption as 1 of the 25 classes of persons in subsection 3(1) of the Order.
2. They must be asymptomatic for COVID-19.
3. Their travel must not be optional or discretionary.
4. They must be able to comply with the requirement to quarantine unless they are exempted based on their purpose of travel and intended length of stay.

Exemptions for family members

The Order exempts immediate family members of Canadians, permanent residents, and persons registered as an Indian under the Indian Act from the travel restrictions, but it does not explicitly exempt spouses or common-law partners and dependent children of foreign workers from the travel restrictions. Therefore, in order to enter Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, family members of foreign workers (spouses, common-law partners and dependent children) must meet both of the following criteria:

1. be specifically exempt from the travel restrictions under the Order in their own right (for example, hold a work permit as per paragraph 3(1)(l) of the Order or work permit approval letter as per paragraph 3(1)(m) of the Order). If they are not otherwise exempt, they need to obtain a written authorization—an FRL—to enter Canada under the following exemption of the Order:
   • 3(1)(b) a person who is authorized, in writing, by an officer designated under subsection 6(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to enter Canada for the purpose of reuniting immediate family members;
2. be entering for a non-discretionary reason. There are separate program delivery instructions that explain what constitutes non-discretionary travel for holders of work permits and work permit approval letters. For those seeking to qualify under the family reunification exemption, the non-discretionary reason will be examined by an IRCC officer when they assess if an FRL can be issued, by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at boarding, if available, and by border services officers upon entry at the port of entry (POE).

Assessing eligibility

When assessing whether a foreign national is eligible for an FRL, IRCC officers should assess whether the purpose of travel to Canada is non-discretionary, in order to avoid cases of foreign nationals being issued an FRL from IRCC only to be turned away at the POE because border services officers find their travel to be non-discretionary.

For family members of temporary residents, non-discretionary travel generally means that they are seeking to reunite with their family member in Canada, and that their length of stay carries some sort of permanency (for example, their spouse is here for 1 year and they are entering to resettle with them for that period).

Foreign nationals seeking to enter under the family reunification provisions must be entering for the purposes of reuniting with family. If they are seeking to enter for work or to study, there are separate provisions covering that.

• If the purpose of travel is for the foreign national to work, then they must meet the requirements of the Foreign Worker Programs and have a non-optional travel purpose.
• If the purpose of travel is for family reunification, then their work permit status in Canada is irrelevant; instead, what is important is their relationship to the temporary resident in Canada or the accompanying principal applicant (are they immediate family?) and whether their purpose of travel is non-discretionary (for example, are they coming to establish residence or for a short visit?).

For additional guidance on interpreting non-optional and non-discretionary travel and processing requests from immediate family members, please consult:

• Non-optional and non-discretionary travel: COVID-19 program delivery
• How to request a family reunification letter

Information on how to request an FRL is available on the IRCC website:

• How to unite with immediate family members who are in Canada temporarily

Processing

When officers process applications for dependants, all family members should be processed together at the same time and in the same group for efficiency and for client service reasons. Immediate family members, whether they are accompanied by the principal applicant during travel or they are travelling to join the principal applicant in Canada, can be considered on a case-by-case basis under the family reunification exemption, paragraph 3(1)(b) of the Order.

• If family members of a travel restriction-exempt foreign worker applied as a group, officers reviewing the family group can proactively issue an FRL at the same time as reviewing the application and making a final decision on their application if it is clear, from the documents submitted, that the purpose of travel is not optional (that is, they are travelling as a family unit to establish temporary residence in Canada).
• If the family members did not apply as a group (for example, one of the parents has a valid work permit and is in Canada, but their dependants are overseas), the dependants will have to self-identify to obtain an FRL from IRCC. Dependants of a foreign national can request an FRL from IRCC to be exempt from travel restrictions. Foreign nationals who present themselves at check-in for a flight to Canada without the appropriate authorization letter will not be boarded.
• If a dependant of a foreign worker is already exempt under a separate provision of the Order, there is no need for the officer to assess the need for an FRL. For example, a foreign worker who received a letter of introduction (LOI) and has an active job offer and is seeking to reunite with their immediate family member does not require an FRL from IRCC. They are already exempt under the Order as an LOI holder and already meet the non-discretionary travel test as they have an active job offer from an employer that is currently operating.
• If a spouse or common-law partner of a foreign worker is seeking entry to Canada for the purpose of reuniting with them, they must also qualify for an exemption under the Order. What is important is whether they really are a spouse of the temporary resident in Canada. In addition, the officer should consider whether their purpose of travel is non-discretionary (meaning they are establishing themselves for the duration of their spouse’s permit in Canada) so that the foreign national will not be refused entry to Canada for failing the non-discretionary test at the POE.
• If a family member’s purpose of travel to Canada is to work, only then does their work permit situation become relevant. If they received an LOI for an open work permit, are accompanying or joining the principal applicant, and plan to establish themselves in Canada, they do not need proof that a job offer is lined up for them after the 14-day quarantine period. The LOI allows them to meet an exemption under subsection 3(1) of the Order, and establishing themselves with their spouse enables them to pass the non-discretionary test.

IRCC officers are required to enter detailed notes in GCMS as to the reasons for authorization in all cases.

Dependent children

Dependent children of travel restriction-exempt foreign workers who are travelling from a country other than the U.S. and who do not meet any exemptions under the Order require an FRL from IRCC in order to travel to Canada.

• a detailed reason for travel
• proof of relationship to the immediate family member in Canada
• who they are accompanying to Canada
• proof of immigration status of their immediate family member (the foreign worker and principal applicant)

Refer to documentation requirements provided in How to unite with immediate family members who are in Canada temporarily.

Consult Study permit: COVID-19 program delivery.

Dependant assessments

Prior to making any travel arrangements, dependants of travel restriction-exempt foreign workers can assess themselves to see if they are subject to travel restrictions and if their travel is discretionary by responding to the following questions:

• Are they asymptomatic? If the answer is “No,” they aren’t exempt under the current Order.
• Are they are eligible for an exemption under the Order? Do they have an FRL from IRCC?
• If they don’t fit under any of the exemptions under the Order and don’t have an FRL from IRCC, do they need one?
• If they fit under one of the exemptions, including having an FRL, is the purpose of their travel non-discretionary or non-optional? If the answer is “No,” they aren’t exempt under the current Order.

Border services officers will use a similar set of questions to assess if the dependants of travel restriction-exempt foreign workers will be authorized to enter Canada. The dependants still need to meet the requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to be admissible to Canada.

Even if dependants are issued an FRL, border services officers will still apply the non-discretionary purpose of travel test. Border services officers must be satisfied that the foreign national’s travel is not optional or discretionary.

International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit applicants who received a letter of introduction and are outside Canada

Effective May 8, 2020, and until further notice, the only International Experience Canada (IEC) candidates who border services officers should allow entry to Canada are those who received a letter of introduction and have an offer of employment with an employer who is still operating during the COVID-19 outbreak (because they are allowed to do so under provincial restrictions).

The applicant must still meet all admissibility requirements under the immigration legislation. This would apply to foreign youth in the 3 IEC categories:

• Working Holiday
• Young Professionals
• International Co-op (Internship)

Processing of work permits

Foreign nationals outside of Canada can continue to submit work permit applications, although they are required to be submitted electronically in accordance with the Ministerial Instructions.

Due to the travel restrictions, foreign nationals who are normally allowed to apply at the port of entry as per subsection R198(1) can no longer do so as the exemption to the travel restrictions for foreign nationals arriving from a country other than the U.S. applies only to holders of a work permit or those approved for a work permit in advance of arrival.

Foreign nationals who are presenting themselves at a land border may still apply upon entry as per subsection R198(1) as long as their travel is not optional or discretionary and they are not restricted under the Orders.

Foreign nationals can also continue to submit applications to extend or to change conditions on their work permits from within Canada.

Certain in-Canada applicants may still apply using paper applications if they meet one of the exemptions from the mandatory e-application requirement. They must clearly write “COVID-19” on the envelope.

Requests for additional information on open applications

Until further notice, processing offices should request any required additional documents in Canada and abroad, including police certificates, biometric enrolments, passports and medical examinations. Offices should allow extra time for response as follows:

• When additional documentation is required to make a decision on the application, processing officers should send a request letter and allow 90 days for the applicant to respond.
• If a request for additional documentation was previously sent but the applicant was unable to comply within the deadline, processing officers should bring forward the application and allow an additional 90 days for the applicant to respond. Officers do not need to send another request letter.
• Until further notice, applicants will not be refused for non-compliance.

Prioritizing work permit processing for essential occupations

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will prioritize the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes related to agricultural, agri-food and truck driving occupations. Where operationally possible, offices are encouraged to prioritize work permit applications for these NOCs, in addition to health-related occupations, as these occupations have been identified as essential and critical for Canada.

A daily report is being pulled by the Operations Planning and Performance Branch (OPPB) and distributed to the International and Centralized Networks to ensure the following NOC codes related to work permit applications are prioritized.

• NOC 6331 – Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
• NOC 7511 – Transport truck drivers
• NOC 8252 – Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
• NOC 8431 – General farm workers
• NOC 8432 – Nursery and greenhouse workers
• NOC 8611 – Harvesting labourers
• NOC 9463 – Fish and seafood plant workers
• NOC 9617 – Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing
• NOC 9618 – Labourers in fish and seafood processing
• NOC 9462 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers

It is expected that most licensed health professionals will come under the work permit exemption for providers of emergency services for short assignments. However, in the event that licensed health professionals seek to enter Canada on a work permit, they will be required to apply abroad and wait for approval.

Those who are travelling by air from somewhere other than the U.S. will have to present a letter of introduction to the air carrier to board the flight unless they already have a valid work permit in their possession.

OPPB will also pull a list of the following NOC codes for health-related work permit applications to ensure they are prioritized:

• NOC 3011 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
• NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• NOC 3111 – Specialist physicians
• NOC 3112 – General practitioners and family physicians
• NOC 3124 – Allied primary health practitioners
• NOC 3125 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
• NOC 3131 – Pharmacists
• NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
• NOC 3212 – Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
• NOC 3214 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• NOC 3215 – Medical radiation technologists
• NOC 3217 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
• NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses
• NOC 3234 – Paramedical occupations
• NOC 3413 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
• NOC 4411 – Home child care providers (LMIA-required in-Canada applicants)
• NOC 4412 – Home support workers, excluding housekeepers (LMIA-required in-Canada applicants)

Measures in place for foreign nationals in the film and television industry

Though COVID-19 has posed challenges, IRCC remains committed to facilitating travel and maintaining high standards of client service while protecting the health and safety of Canadians. As part of this commitment, workers in the film and television industry entering Canada from outside the United States, or those entering from the United States who require a TRV, are eligible for priority processing. Where operationally possible, offices are encouraged to prioritize these work permit applications for eligible applicants within the 14-day priority service standard that has been established.

To be eligible for priority processing, foreign nationals must

• submit an initial work permit application online to work within the film and television industry,
• apply from outside Canada and the United States, or apply from the United States and require a TRV, and
• self-identify as a film and television industry worker after submitting their work permit application by sending a request via the IRCC Web form.

Foreign nationals should write exactly the following (along with any other pertinent information) in the “Your enquiry” section of their Web form request in order for the Client Experience Branch to identify requests and distribute them to the appropriate office for priority processing:

Identifying requests that are eligible for priority processing may require an estimated 5 days to complete. As such, expedited processing timelines will only begin once the applicant has received confirmation that their application has been identified for priority processing.

Offers of employment and LMIAs

Given the current exceptional circumstances, we may see an increase in the suspension of LMIAs and the withdrawal of offers of employment in the employer portal. Officers are reminded to verify that the offer has not been withdrawn and that the LMIA has not been suspended before finalizing the work permit application. For more details, consult:

• Employer-specific work permits with LMIA exemptions
• LMIA validity and suspension, and duration of employment

For LMIA-required work permit applications, officers are reminded to review the ESDC Comments field in the LMIA under the Employment Details tab to make sure that there has been no change to the name of the foreign national in the LMIA for which the officer is assessing the application.

Workers such as truck drivers are expected to arrive in Canada and be able to perform the job. Most training facilities are likely not in operation at the moment. In addition, ESDC will issue LMIAs with a 9-month validity as opposed to 6 months to provide more flexibility.

Agricultural workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) and the Agricultural Stream (non-SAWP)

Specific instructions have been developed for agricultural workers given their importance to Canadian food security. The following guidance has been drafted to facilitate the processing of agriculture-related work permit applications as well as the workers’ arrival in Canada.

Existing and new applications

Given that migration offices abroad are currently down to essential staff only, the Rapid Response Operations Centre (RROC) will provide support for the processing of online applications. All new applications will be processed in cooperation with the responsible migration office. Standard operating procedures have been established between each migration office and the RROC, taking into consideration office- and caseload-specific factors.

Once admitted to Canada, workers must quarantine for 14 days before they start working. For more details, see ESDC’s page:

• Guidance for employers of temporary foreign workers regarding COVID-19

Immigration medical examinations

Follow regular guidance on who must submit to an immigration medical exam.

Public policies

Changing employment

A temporary public policy has been issued on the exemption from certain requirements when a temporary worker is changing employment.

Learn more:

• Public policy on exemptions to work permit conditions when changing employment: COVID-19 program delivery

Out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada

A temporary public policy has been issued exempting certain foreign nationals in Canada from certain requirements when they have fallen out of status.

Learn more:

• Public policy exempting certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements

Visitors applying for a work permit

A temporary public policy has been issued exempting temporary residents with valid status from meeting the requirements to apply in Canada for a work permit.

Learn more:

• Public policy exempting visitors from the requirements limiting who can apply for a work permit from within Canada

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit.html

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