Canada Ends Work Permit Applications at Ports of Entry: New Rules Effective Dec. 23, 2024 – YOA

Effective December 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET, important adjustments will happen for overseas nationals making use of for work permits in Canada.

The Canadian authorities has introduced that most overseas nationals will now not have the ability to apply for a piece allow at a port of entry. Instead, all purposes for work permits should now be submitted on-line, whether or not for an preliminary allow or an extension.

New Changes:

1. Online Applications Only: Foreign nationals should apply for his or her preliminary work allow on-line. And work allow extensions should even be utilized for by the web system.
2. Loss of Work Privileges for Workers on Maintained Status: If a employee on maintained standing (previously implied standing) leaves Canada, they may lose their means to work upon returning. And employees might want to wait till their work allow application is authorized earlier than they’ll resume working.

Who Can Still Apply at a Port of Entry?

While most overseas nationals are impacted by these adjustments, exceptions could apply. Specific classes of people who can nonetheless apply at a port of entry will probably be detailed in future updates by the Canadian authorities.

What This Means for Workers:

• If you’re at present in Canada and planning to increase your work allow, make sure you submit your application on-line earlier than your standing expires.
• If it is advisable go away Canada whereas on maintained standing, put together for a possible work interruption upon re-entry till your application is authorized.

Announcement: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/apply.html.

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