Effective on March 1, 2023, new measures will be put into effect to make it easier for Iranians already in Canada to extend their temporary visas and to move between different temporary streams.
Jonathan Wilkinson spoke today on behalf of Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to announce new special measures for Iranians living in Canada. The new measures are in response to the current situation in Iran and to provide further support to Iranians already in Canada.
Effective March 1st the Canadian government will:
They noted the importance of the Iranian communities across Canada and said that they would continue to closely monitor the ongoing needs of Iranians and adapt the Canadian government’s response as needed.
An open work permit refers to a work permit which is not tied to a single employer or location. This means that a foreign national with a valid open work permit may work for multiple employers in multiple locations throughout Canada. It should be noted that certain open work permits may have additional requirements or restrictions which must be respected by foreign nationals. Open work permits do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Open work permits are highly sought after for the freedom they give their holders. While most work permits are tied to a specific employer, an open work permit allows a foreign national to work for any employer in Canada and the freedom to move from location to location at their own discretion. By gaining Canadian work experience, many foreign nationals will improve their eligibility for Canadian permanent residency.
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