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ARTICLE · 16 NOVEMBER 2016

New Canadian Entry Requirement: Mandatory Beginning November 10, 2016

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Beginning November 10, 2016, the Canadian government will require many travelers flying to Canada to first obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Beginning November 10, 2016, the Canadian government will require many travelers flying to Canada to first obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

The following alert is relevant to organizations with a presence in Canada or who anticipate the need to place talent at a Canadian work site.

Seyfarth Shaw's Global Mobility Practice hosts attorneys licensed to practice in the UK, Canada, and Germany. The group has the capability to assist clients with obtaining work and residence visas for over 70 jurisdictions around the world. If we can assist you in placing talent, please call your Seyfarth attorney. We will be happy to help you.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC") introduced a new entry procedure requiring visa-exempt nationals (other than U.S. citizens) to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if entering or transiting through Canada by air.  Although IRCC initially allowed for a leniency period enabling

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