Canada announces a deadline extension for visit visa holders
People who held a work permit in the past 12 months and are applying under this policy can make a request to start working for their employer soon.
Canadian Government has announced an extension of deadline for visit visa holders, having job opportunities to apply for a work permit without leaving the country.
People who have held a work permit in the past 12 months and are applying under this policy can make a request to start working for their employer soon. The policy was set to expire on 28th February, 2022. However, it would now continue till 28th February, 2025. The extension would also allow Canadian firms to address the concern of their staff shortage.
Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit without having to leave the country until February 28th, 2025.
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Before this policy was made, the visit visa holders had to leave Canada to get a work permit after they got a job offer.
There is a specific criteria that has been set for the applicant to be considered ‘eligible’ for this scheme.
Eligibility criteria for the scheme
- Have a visitor status in Canada when applying (must be valid)
- Must have received a job offer that is approved by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment
- Submission of an application for employer-specific work permit on or before the deadline
- Fulfill all the other mentioned requirements
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The announcement by Canada to extend the deadline for visit visa holders is a positive move that will ease the concerns of those who were worried about their visa expiring due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. This decision reflects the government’s commitment to supporting travelers during these challenging times and ensuring that they have the necessary time to make travel arrangements!. Overall, it is a welcome development for both visa holders and the Canadian tourism industry.