Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Marginal note:No other means of support

• 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

  • (a) has made a claim for refugee protection that has been referred to the Refugee Protection Division but has not been determined; or

  • (b) is subject to an unenforceable removal order.

• Marginal note:Exception

  (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.