🍁 In Simple Terms
If you've made a refugee claim that's been referred to the Refugee Protection Division and you can't support yourself financially, you may be issued a work permit. However, claimants from designated countries of origin must wait a minimum period before they can receive one.
Affects: International students and study permit holders
Legal Text — IRPR Regulation 206
(1)206 (1) A work permit may be issued under section 200 to a foreign national in Canada who cannot support themself without working, if the foreign national
(2)(2) Despite subsection (1), a work permit must not be issued to a claimant referred to in subsection 111.1(2) of the Act unless at least 180 days have elapsed since their claim was referred to the Refugee Protection Division.
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Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPR r. 206 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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