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Processing applications – International Experience Canada [R205(b) – C21] – International Mobility Program as a courtesy to stakeholders. International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit applications from foreign nationals are reviewed for: eligibility for participation in the IEC program according to the bilateral agreement and arrangement applicable to their citizenship or to the conditions of a…
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Program delivery update: Open work permit – General processing and issuance – International Mobility Program May 12, 2022 The open work permit labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption categories table has been updated to correctly reflect where applicants under the open work permit pilot program for permanent residence applicants in the spouse or common-law partner…
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Refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers where the LMIA application was received on or after June 18, 2019 Ministerial Instructions (MIs) implemented on June 18, 2019 and revised on April 22, 2022 instruct officers to refuse to process work permit applications received under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for caregiver occupations in specific circumstances.…
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Occupation-restricted open work permits under the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot – Category A applicants [R205(a) – C90] – International Mobility Program These instructions apply to IRCC employees. Since applicants cannot submit their applications at a port of entry, the instructions do not apply to border services officers. This page…
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