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8.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 2, 2025 103140 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Attachments: Hello Thank you for your email correspondence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Immigration Representatives mailbox. We appreciate your patience. Note that this service provides guidance and not case-specific advice. Please find the answers to your questions below: Questions

1. 1. The January 14 announcement mentioned that spouses of workers covered by free-trade agreements and those transitioning to permanent residence would not be impacted by these changes. However, the updated instructions published on January 21 no longer explicitly mention spouses of workers covered by free-trade agreements. Could you kindly confirm whether spouses of workers under free-trade agreements remain unaffected by these changes?

2, 2. Regarding the eligibility of family members where the foreign worker is applying for a new or initial work permit: When assessing eligibility through the system, it automatically indicates that the family member cannot apply simultaneously and must apply separately. Could you confirm whether this applies even if the foreign worker holds a position within NOC TEER 0, 1, or under the listed TEER 2 and 3 categories, with a work permit validity of over 16 months?

3. 3. Could you clarify whether work permits can still be issued at the port of entry under the current policy? If so, which categories of applicants or family members qualify to apply for and receive their work permits at the port of entry?

Responses

1. 1. Spouses of workers under FTAs remain unaffected by the January 14” announcement.

2. 2. From the information you provided, it is difficult for me to ascertain the situation. I note that when | entered information in the portal for family members travelling with PAs on work permits that | was given the three options for applying that you indicated below.

3. 3. Please refer to the following Operational Bulletin, which was modified on February 14, 2025, for the most up to date information on making an application at a POE:

© * Operational bulletin 686— December 24, 2024 (modified February 14, 2025) (ci.ec.cal For more information, please consult the following webpages Open work permits for family members of foreign workers: When to apply - Canada.ca We hope this information is of assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out again if you required further clarification. 000827