Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Travellers need to be exempt from a temporary resident visa or be from the U.S., Greenland or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and meet other requirements. Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now able to do so, provided they meet certain requirements. By Mohanad Moetaz
Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is allowing some Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas Working Holiday Visas may be eligible for a 12 month extension. Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel was interrupted by the pandemic are getting one last chance to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
You can come to work in Canada during the pandemic Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the COVID-19 travel restrictions and can come to Canada for work. People looking to work in Canada temporarily may still be able to do so despite COVID-19-related travel restriction. This applies to all types of work and is not exclusive to health care or other essential work. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to extend your stay as a visitor in Canada If you entered Canada as a visitor and your status is about to expire, here's what you need to know if you wish to extend your stay. With border closures, travel bans, and restrictions still in place, if you are in Canada as a visitor, you may be looking to extend your stay. By Alexandra Miekus
New Netflix location opening in Toronto Foreigners coming to work in Canada's film industry are eligible for expedited work permit processing. On April 27, Netflix announced the opening of a new office in Toronto. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian work permit alternatives to Owner/Operator for immigrant entrepreneurs The first step to launching your dream business in Canada is to get a work permit. The expedited work permit for immigrant entrepreneurs is no more, here are some other options. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved. Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country. By Shelby Thevenot
