Four year rule for foreign workers cancelled

The regulation that required foreign nationals working in Canada to leave after a four year period has now been cancelled by the Canadian government. Foreign nationals who are coming up to the four year limit and have applied for an extension to remain will be notified that the rule is no longer applicable.

Applicants who had to leave Canada due to this rule can apply to return to Canada without waiting for four years but will still be required to meet other immigration requirements.

More information

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Immigration team at immigration@sterling.com or call +44(0)20 8836 3359.