A completed application for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada under subsection 31(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) together with a fee of $50 (as per section 315 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations [IRPR]) is required to initiate processing. Fee exemptions No fee exemptions have been identified for…
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These International Mobility Program (IMP) categories are not intended as a means to transfer an enterprise’s general work force to affiliated entities in Canada. They are intended to support the establishment of certain qualifying enterprises and the movement of highly specialized workers, managers and executives to meet specific temporary business needs for a limited time.…
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The temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent resident applicants from work permit requirements is extended until December 31, 2026. Applicants can extend their work permit until December 31, 2026. Updates to the program delivery instructions are to follow. The client instructions page have been updated: Temporary public policies: Open work permits for applicants under the temporary…
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September 29, 2025 New instructions are available on how a change in a Sponsorship Agreement Holder’s (SAH) Sponsorship Agreement status impacts the processing of their in-process caseload. Information is also included regarding what criteria may lead to a SAH’s Sponsorship Agreement status being changed, including on the pathway to resolution and next steps. New instructions…
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