Expiry of Live-Action Film/TV Graphic Designer LMIA Exemption

Policy effect

The public policy allowing LMIA-exempt work permits for foreign graphic designers in live-action film or television (NOC 5241) expired, requiring applicants to revert to standard streams.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: The public policy allowing LMIA-exempt work permits for foreign graphic designers in live-action film or television (NOC 5241) expired, requiring applicants to revert to standard streams.

Official source excerpt

Quoted verbatim from the official source below. Ellipses indicate omitted text.

… bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/pgwp.html)</li><li>[Temporary public policy: Graphic designers working on live-action television or film in Canada – September 10, 2021 to March 9, 2022](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/unique-situations/graphic-designers.html)</li><li>Temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance of an open work permit to former or current PGWP holders – June 13 to December 31, 2022</li><li>Temporary public policy to facilitate the issuance …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other Canada changes operative in 2022

• 2022-01-01Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Atlantic Immigration Class) — SOR/2021-242
• 2022-01-01Transition of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot to the Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
• 2022-01-15Mandatory Entry Vaccination Requirements for Previously Exempt Groups
• 2022-02-15Emergency Border and Entry Compliance Measures
• 2022-02-28Phased Easing of COVID-19 Border Restrictions and Post-Arrival Testing Requirements
• 2022-03-04Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Excessive Demand)
• 2022-04-01Mandatory Electronic Submission for Temporary Residence Applications (MI51)
• 2022-04-04TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map: High-Wage and GTS Duration Extension
• 2022-04-26Electronic Travel Authorization Exemption for US Lawful Permanent Residents (SOR/2022-80)
• 2022-04-30Increase in Permanent Residence Fees
• 2022-06-21Increase to Immigration Loans Program Funding
• 2022-06-23Legislative Authority for Targeted Express Entry Invitations
• 2022-06-23Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Resettlement Update
• 2022-07-04Enhancements to Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Program
• 2022-07-26Express Entry Ministerial Instructions 2022-1: Online Studies Exclusion
• 2022-07-2818-Month Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Extensions
• 2022-08-03Permanent Residence Pathway for Families of Air Disaster Victims
• 2022-08-08Resumption of Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) Renewals
• 2022-09-01Distance Learning policy transition for PGWP eligibility
• 2022-09-01Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP)
• 2022-09-15RNIP Work Experience Criteria Update
• 2022-09-23Express Entry Eligibility Expansion for Physicians
• 2022-09-26Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) — SOR/2022-142
• 2022-09-27Conclusive Findings of Fact in Organized Criminality Inadmissibility Determinations (SOR/2022-198)
• 2022-09-29Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Refugee Sponsorship
• 2022-10-12Streamlining Immigration Medical Examination (IME) Requirements
• 2022-11-01Update to International Experience Canada (IEC) Bilateral Agreement with Italy
• 2022-11-16Temporary Policy for Refugee Claimants' Open Work Permits
• 2022-11-16Transition to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
• 2022-12-19Temporary Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Waiver for Iranian Nationals