Program delivery update: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 November 16, 2022 On November 16, 2022, IRCC will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the current NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced by a 6-category system…
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This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the departments website as a courtesy to stakeholders. Note: In these instructions officer refers to employees of both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Service Agency. The instructions on this page should be reviewed in conjunction with…
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Temporary public policy to lift the limitation that eligible study permit holders can work without a work permit no more than 20 hours per week off-campus during regular academic sessions Background Employers across the Canadian economy are facing labour shortages, estimated to be as high as 1 million positions. Allowing international students to work more…
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Temporary public policy to exempt refugee claimants, in Canada, from certain requirements for open work permit issuance Background Canada’s asylum system has been under considerable strain due to sustained high levels of asylum claimants seeking Canada’s protection. More recently, the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic-related border restrictions led to a renewed surge in refugee claims in…
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