August 6 corrected guidance from IRCC removed a new rule that would have barred reciprocal work permits for people not already employed abroad before coming to Canada.
The department said the July 29 instruction was posted in error because of a version-control issue and did not reflect intended policy.
The deleted language had required applicants to be currently employed by the company overseas and blocked permits when employment would begin only after arrival in Canada.
C20 reciprocal employment permits under the International Mobility Program are LMIA-exempt, making them faster to obtain and commonly used by multinationals, international non-profits and government organizations.