Regulatory Amendments Create Stricter Compliance Regime And Introduce New Application Fees Under The International Mobility Program

On February 11, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) published amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

On February 11, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) published amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Regulations) to enhance employer accountability under the International Mobility Program (IMP). These amendments, scheduled to come into force on February 21, 2015, will greatly impact the way in which most foreign nationals obtain work permits under the IMP, including workers covered under international agreements (e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement ), individuals participating in exchange programs (e.g., International Experience Canada program), certain workers awaiting permanent resident status, and intracompany transferees temporarily assigned to work in Canada from a related enterprise abroad, charitable and religious workers, and certain persons who need to support themselves while