Program delivery update – June 12, 2017

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

Update to the instructions on the Global Skills Strategy

Faster processing for global talent

Canada’s Global Skills Strategy will make it easier for Canadian businesses to attract the talent they need to succeed.
The new strategy sets a two-week standard for processing visas and work permits for high-skill talent for companies doing business in Canada.
This initiative will target high-skilled workers outside Canada in National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 0 and A occupations.
Officers should familiarize themselves with the new program delivery instructions.

Short-duration work permit exemptions and work permit exemption for short term research:

The exemption for short-term work will apply to work of less than 15 or 30 days in a year in NOC code 0 and A positions.
The short-term work permit exemption for academic research stays will apply to research terms of 120 days or less.
Officers should familiarize themselves with the new program delivery instructions.