Allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit

The public policy came into effect on August 24, 2020, and the eligibility criteria were expanded to allow all visitors who are in Canada with valid temporary resident status to apply inland for an employer-specific work permit, regardless of when they arrived in Canada. The public policy is being extended until February 28, 2025.

Policy objectives

This public policy will

• permit eligible foreign nationals with valid temporary resident status as visitors to apply for a job offer-supported work permit from inside Canada
• exempt eligible foreign nationals from the requirement that a work permit not be issued if they have not complied with certain temporary residence conditions
• allow eligible former temporary foreign workers to work while a decision on their work permit application is pending

Eligibility requirements for visitors to apply for an employer-specific work permit

The foreign national

1. is in Canada with valid temporary resident status as a visitor, including status extensions under subsection 183(5) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), that is, maintained status, at the time of work permit application submission
2. has submitted an employer-specific work permit application using the Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710]
3. has remained in Canada with status since application submission and intends to remain in Canada throughout the period during which their work permit application is being processed
4. submitted the application on or before February 28, 2025

READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Tourist to Work Permit (The Untold Story)

Ung advice na:

“Madaming trabaho dito sa Canada. Basta makarating ka lang dito at hindi ka maarte, magkakatrabaho ka”

Combined with:

“Magtourist ka na lang dito, at dito ka mag hanap ng Trabaho”

is very super ultra PAASA.

PLEASE BE WARNED and read the article linked below.

Tourist to Work Permit (The Untold Story)