Temporary public policy to exempt foreign nationals in Canada from certain requirements when changing employment during the coronavirus pandemic

Date Announced:

May 6, 2020

Active Period:

May 6, 2020 until it is revoked by the Minister.

Overview:

These policy measures are to enable foreign workers, in Canada with valid work authorization, who are required to obtain a new work permit before commencing a new job, to begin working in a new job while their work permit application is pending.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants | Temporary foreign workers | Temporary residents

    Keywords:

    work permit

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies/changing-employment-covid-19.html

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