WHO CAN APPLY AT POE: EXCEPTIONS

Officers are instructed to no longer process applications for temporary residence applications at a port of entry unless they meet the following exemptions:

• Applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America
• Professionals and Technicians under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) 
  1. Professional under the free trade agreement with the United States of America and Mexico (T36);
  2. Professional under the free trade agreement with Chile (F22);
  3. Contractual service suppliers or independent professionals under the free trade agreement with South Korea (F32);
  4. Professional under the free trade agreement with Panama (F42);
  5. Professional or technician under the free trade agreement with Colombia (F12);
  6. Professional or technician under the free trade agreement with Peru (F52).
• Spouses or common-law partners of applicants under FTAs with South Korea (F32), Panama (F42), and Colombia (F12).
• Truck Drivers- who are required to depart Canada for the purpose of their employment and prior to their departure from Canada held a work permit or maintained status as a result of a pending application for work permit renewal. This does not include truck drivers operating solely within Canada.
• Applicants with Pre-Scheduled CBSA Appointments