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Archived: June 2, 2025 11:45:11 AM From: Mail received time: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:21:54 Sent: [requester] To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None CAUTION: This emul originated fiom outside the Government of [requester] not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ATTENTION: Ce courriel provient de lextérieur du gouvernement du [requester] cliquez pas sur les liens et nfouvrez pas les pices jointes sauf'si vous reconnaisse7. lexpéditeur et sachez.que le contenu est stir. Dear [requester], Thank you for your response. T would like to further clarify that my question was whether they can apply online following the procedures for applications made from OUTSIDECanada while they physically remain in Canada with a valid visitor status. Similar circumstances are allowed as explained in the operational instructions regarding PGWP applicants that applicants may physically remain in Canada while electronically submitting an application under R197 (procedures for applications made OUTSIDE Canada) Please kindly advise. Thank you. [requester], Mar 10, 2025 at 1:07'a0PM Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> wrote: Good day, Please see our response to your question. 000869

Question: ‘The operational instructions on post-graduation work permit explains that: An applicant may electronically submit an application under section R197 (outside Canada) while they physically remain in [requester] question is: Would an applicant be able to electronically submit an application under section R197 (outside Canada) while physically remaining in Canada with valid legal status (e.g., visitor record), ifthey are applying for a closed work permit? Response: The public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within Canada has ended. As a result, a person who is currently a visitor with legal status in Canada is not eligible to apply for a work permit from within [requester] a visitor would like to apply for a work permit, they can do so from outside of Canada For more information: Work permit: How to apply - Canada.ca Please for more information, visit the following webpage:

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Canada.ca We hope this information is of assistance. Thank you kindly, [requester] 000870