Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
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Canada Ends Temporary Public Policy for Visitor-to-Work Permit Applications In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a temporary public policy in August 2020. This policy allowed visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit without having to leave the country. The goal was to support individuals who were unable to depart Canada due to travel restrictions. Key Benefits of the Temporary Public Policy The temporary public policy offered two main benefits: 1. Visitor-to-Work Permit: Visitors in Canada could apply for a work permit without exiting the country. This allowed them to transition from a visitor status to a worker status, enabling them to work legally in Canada. 2. Bridging Work Permit: Foreign nationals who had held a work permit in the previous 12 months and changed their status to "visitor" in Canada could apply for a bridging work permit. This allowed them to continue working legally in Canada while awa...