As of February 28, 2023, the policy whereby persons in Canada with valid tourist status who obtain an offer of employment may apply within Canada for a work permit has been extended for 2 years. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUQkeCQFopA&t=2s

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It is important to note that in the past it was not possible to change status within Canada, so tourists who found a job offer had to return to their home countries and apply for a work permit from there. 

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However, this news is generating a lot of confusion in the Latino community who think that people in Canada with tourist status can work. This statement or belief is quite dangerous as it is a completely illegal practice that can result in the deportation of people from Canada. 

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Consequently, it is important to clarify the following points: 

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1- No person with an ETA or tourist visa can work in Canada, 

2- It is illegal to work while seeking the job offer. There is no way to become legal afterwards. 

3- When you get a job offer and apply for a work permit and are waiting for a response, it is not possible to work as a tourist. 

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The proper way to use this policy is to get the job offer, apply for the work permit and wait for a response from the permit without working while waiting. 

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The consequences of working without authorization in Canada are not only immigration-related, as people face imminent deportation, but also the fact that people are unable to find a place to live because apartment owners do not rent to tourists and banks do not allow tourists to open bank accounts in Canada. 

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In Canada there are no ways to give welfare to people who do things illegally. That is why we call for awareness and sanity to do things the right way.

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