Temporary Policy Allowing Visitors to Apply for Work Permits in Canada Extended by 2 years

IRCC announced that the temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits inside Canada has been extended by 2 years. Previously, work permit applicants would typically need to apply for their permit before they came to Canada. The temporary policy came into effect during the height of Covid-19 pandemic on August 24, 2020 which allowed all visitor visa holder to apply for an employer-specific work permit without leaving Canada until February 28, 2023. With this new announcement, foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer can apply for an employer-specific work permit on or before February 28, 2025.