Public policy exempting certain visitors in Canada from immigration requirements

The public policy allowing certain visitors to work is being extended until February 28, 2022.

Eligibility requirements for visitors to apply for an employer-specific work permit
The foreign national

*is in Canada with valid temporary resident status as a visitor, including status extensions under subsection 183(5) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), that is, maintained status, at the time of work permit application submission
*has submitted an employer-specific work permit application using the Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710]
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