June 11, 2021

The instructions have been updated to add guidance on abuse specific to the context of COVID-19 (more specifically movement limitations imposed by employers).

Additional information has been added under the following sections:

Examples of abuse
Examples of abuse or risk of abuse in the context of employment
Applying for an open work permit in situations of abuse (including a link to the new form Letter of *Explanation – Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers [IMM 0017])
*Eligibility requirements
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