Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated program delivery instructions for open work permits designated for vulnerable workers, effective February 6, 2026. The revisions bring considerable improvements to application processing procedures, addressing situations that do not constitute abuse, missing documentation protocols, and evidentiary requirements. Other changes include removing the previous five-business-day contact requirement and explicitly confirming that these applications cannot be submitted at ports of entry or at IRCC offices outside Canada. The updates also provide thorough instructions regarding immigration medical examinations and refusal procedures.