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The Canadian government announced the end of a temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit within Canada, effective immediately.
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Additional Information: The temporary policy allowed foreign nationals to apply for a work permit without having to leave the country, and individuals who changed their status to “visitor” could apply to work legally in Canada while waiting for a decision on their new work permit application. The procedure for applying for a work permit application will return to the previous policy; more information on how to apply can be found here.
BAL Analysis: The temporary policy was set to expire on Feb. 28, 2025, but officials stated they are ending the policy earlier than expected to recalibrate the number of temporary residents and preserve the integrity of the immigration system.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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