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8.19(1) FFD erccepcress Semone conse
Archived: June 2, 2025 11:46:24 AM
From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC)
Sent: [requester]
To: [requester]
Cez Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration [RCC)
Subject: [requester]
Importance: Normal
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[requester] see our response to your question.
\sb240Question;
LMIA exemption code (46 is supposed to allow dependent children of high-skilled workers (TEER 0 to 3) obtain an LMIA-
exempt work permit
However, in the updated PDI, there’s language that appear to derogate from the eligbilty of dependent children, For example:
© These instructions apply to applications for work permits received on or before 21 Jan 2025;
© These instructions apply to applications from family members of high-skilled workers transitioning to [requester] you please confirm whether C46 still applies after 21 Jan 2025 for dependent children of high-skilled workers who are not
transitioning to PR?
Response:
With regards to your question, dependent children of high-skilled workers who are not transitioning to PR can no longer apply
under C46, Only spouses or common-law partner may apply through C41.
* Spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-skilled occupations TEER 0 or 1. or
select occupations TEER 2 or 3) [R205(e\i) — C41
Please visit our website for more information on Program delivery update; Public policy, competitiveness or economy {R205ic)
(= CAL C46, C47, C48, C49] — Canadian interest ~ Intemational Mobily Program = Canada.va.
We hope this information is of assistance.
‘Thank you kindly,
The Immigration Representatives Mailbox
From: [requester]
Sent: [requester]
To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]>
Subject: [requester]
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LMIA exemption code C6 is supposed to allow dependent children of high-skilled workers (TEER 0 to 3) obtain an LMIA-
exempt work permit.
However, in the updated PDI, there’s language that appear to derogate from the eligibility of dependent children. For example:
© These instructions apply to applications for work permits received on or before 21 Jan 2025;
© These instructions apply to applications from high-skilled workers transitioning to [requester] you please confirm whether C46 still applies after 21 Jan 2025 for dependent children of high-skilled workers who are not
transitioning to PR?