Canada Removes ‘Four-in, Four-out’ Rule for Temporary Foreign Workers

After four years, the worker would have to leave Canada for four years or stay as a student or visitor. The government said the change will "prevent unnecessary hardship and instability for both workers and employers." The first round of workers was approved under this rulein April 2011

 Effective December 13, 2016, the cumulative duration limit no longer applies to all current and future work permit applications (as per public policy pursuant to section 25.2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act). This includes applications submitted in Canada, overseas and at ports of entry.