Originally published at: https://africaextended.com/things-that-matter/immigration-hub/canada-extends-policy-allowing-visitors-to-obtain-work-permits/
Since August 24, 2020, temporary residents who are in Canada with valid visitor status have been able to apply for an employer-specific work permit from within Canada. This is a temporary regulatory change as normally foreign workers who are in Canada on a visitor’s visa cannot change status without leaving the country. Canada earlier extended…