IRCC has withdrawn the July 29, 2026 update to its C20 Reciprocity guidance and published a revised version dated August 6, 2026.
The revised guidance removes the language that had suggested a foreign national must already be employed by the company abroad before qualifying under the C20 category. As a result, the guidance has effectively reverted to its previous wording, focusing on whether the proposed employment creates or maintains reciprocal employment opportunities for Canadians, without expressly requiring an existing overseas employment relationship.
This is a welcome development for employers utilizing the C20 category, and we anticipate returning to the approach that existed prior to the July 29 guidance update.
WR Immigration will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available. If you have questions about this alert or its impact on your workforce, please contact your WR Immigration attorney or a member of the WR Immigration team.
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