Canada has changed how immigration officers handle certain employer-specific work permit applications when questions arise about the authenticity of a job offer. The updated guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires officers to provide employers with an opportunity to respond before refusing an application on this specific ground.
In an instance where any concerns are identified, the employer may receive a procedural fairness letter explaining the issues raised by the officer. Employers generally have 15 days to submit additional documents or explanations. Officers must then consider the response before reaching a decision.
The revised instructions apply to applications under both the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program. IRCC has also given clarifications regarding how officers should evaluate employers and job offers, including situations involving home-based businesses.
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