VISITOR TO WORK PERMIT STATUS - WITHOUT LEAVING CANADA

Submitted by Jaya Kiran on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 21:04

Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer are now permitted to apply for an employer-specific work permit without having to leave the country, 

 

The changes will benefit employers in Canada who continue to face difficulties finding the workers they need, as well as temporary residents who would like to contribute their labour and skills to Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Some employers in Canada have also faced ongoing labour and skills shortages throughout this period, including those who provide important goods and services that Canadians rely on.

 

To be eligible, an applicant looking to benefit from this temporary public policy must

  • have valid status in Canada as a visitor on August 24, 2020 and remain in Canada
  • have a job offer
  • submit an application for an employer-specific work permit that is supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment, no later than March 31, 2021
  • meet all other standard admissibility criteria