Program delivery update: Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
October 03, 2024
The instructions related to work under paragraphs R186(a) and R204(a) described under the temporary work provisions of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) have undergone extensive updates using a standardized format to improve navigation and clarity for officers.
Instructions have been reformatted as individual pages for each temporary work provision of the CUSMA, along with an overview page.
As well, all relevant guidance on assessing intra-company transferees (ICTs) with specialized knowledge has been integrated directly into the CUSMA ICT instructions.
New instructions
- Business visitors – CUSMA [R186(a)] – Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program
- Professionals – CUSMA [R204(a) – T36] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
- Intra-company transferees (ICT) – CUSMA [R204(a) – T37, T38] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
- Traders – CUSMA [R204(a) – T34] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
- Investors – CUSMA [R204(a) – T35] – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
Updated instructions
- Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) overview – Agreements or arrangements – International Mobility Program
- Terms and definitions related to temporary residents
- Labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption codes – International Mobility Program (IMP)
- Functional guidance on temporary residents: Table of contents