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© * you've been recognized as a convention refugee or protected person by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada; © * you're allowed to work in Canada without a work permit but you need a work permit to work ina different job (this does not apply to business visitors); or * *you’re a trader, investor, intra-company transferee or professional under the Canada — United States — Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) 3, 3, Additional information: © * Work permit: Who can apply - Canada.ca. © * Work permit: How to apply - Canada.ca Thank you kindly, [requester] De: [requester] Envoyé: [requester] A: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Objet: [requester] Dear [requester], | hope this message finds you well. My name is [requester] | am a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with license numbei 1am reaching out to seek clarification regarding the recent changes to the eligibility criteria for foreign nationals in Canada to apply for a work permit at a port of entry (POE). As | understand, most foreign nationals currently in Canada on a visitor visa are no longer eligible to apply for a work permit at the POE, effective immediately. In this context, | would appreciate your guidance on the following: 1. 1. Work Permit Application Process: © *Cana foreign national who is currently in Canada on a visitor visa apply for a work permit online using the GCKey portal? 2. 2. Inland Applications: © *Isitstill possible for foreign nationals to apply for a work permit inside Canada using IMMS710 (Application to Change [requester], or Remain in Canada as a Worker), as was previously allowed under the temporary public policy? © * If this option is no longer available, how should foreign nationals apply for a work permit from inside Canada? Are there any alternative pathways or steps they must follow to be eligible for a work permit application? 3, 3, Additional Information: © * Are there any specific instructions or updated guidelines that foreign nationals and immigration consultants should follow when submitting work permit applications under the current policy? Your assistance in clarifying these questions would be greatly appreciated to ensure | provide my clients with accurate and up-to-date information. Thank you for your time and support. | look forward to your response. Warm regards, oots16

8.19(1) EM eeccc mires Semen case Archiveds June 3, 2025 80731 AM From: [requester] ‘Sent: Thu, 3 Apr 2025 15:14:28 To: [requester] IRCC) ‘Subject: FW: Application / Demande - REP-2025-0552 - Due 17-03-2025 Importance: Normal ‘Sensitivity: None Hell, ‘Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives [requester] be advised that we have investigated the issue reported and found that whenever REP or client submit PR application(s) from PR portal, they would have to lnk their application (afer goting the application number) to their APR portal account or IRCC secure account REP is unable to link the application to their account, REP have to provide the with date and time stamps, Thank you kindly, ‘The Immigration Representatives Mailbox From: [requester] ‘Sent: [requester] 20, 2025 9:58 PM. ‘To: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (IRCC) <[requester email]> Ce: [requester] ‘Subject: RE: Application / Demande - ~~ REP-2025-0552 - Due 17-03-2025 We are using the authorized rep port for PR and applying for te spousal sponsorship Regards

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