Key Points
- Effective immediately, Canada ended its temporary measures that allowed foreign nationals to submit a work permit form while in the country
Overview
The government of Canada ended measures that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada. These measures went into effect immediately on August 28, 2024.
The temporary measure had previously been set to expire on February 28, 2025, but has been ended as part of Canada’s efforts to preserve the integrity of its immigration system.
The policy was initially introduced in August 2020 to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many foreign nationals unable to travel.
Canadian authorities will continue processing all applications submitted under this policy before August 28, 2024.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check Canada’s government website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Government of Canada
