IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

Any foreign individual who obtains a job offer while in Canada will be allowed to apply for and receive a work visa, according to a statement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The temporary public policy from the COVID-19 era that was supposed to expire today has been extended.
In order to be considered for this temporary public policy, a candidate must:
have a job offer that is backed by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment; and have valid visitor status in Canada on the day they apply. Applications for employer-specific work permits must be submitted by February 28, 2025.
fulfil every other standard criterion for admissibility
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