Program delivery update: Spouses or common-law partners of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-skilled occupations TEER 0 or 1, or select occupations TEER 2 or 3 – [R205(c)(ii) – C41] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program (IMP)

May 28, 2026

The instructions relating to the International Mobility Program (IMP) categories of work designated by the Minister as per subparagraph R205(c)(ii), administrative code C41 (instructions related to the measure implemented on January 21, 2026) have been updated. The following change is noted:

• New instructions were added regarding an exemption from open work permit restrictions related to the 16-month rule for spouses of foreign-trained health care professionals in Quebec. 

Updated instructions

• Spouses or common-law partners of foreign nationals authorized to work in high-skilled occupations TEER 0 or 1, or select occupations TEER 2 or 3 – [R205(c)(ii) – C41]