This is a Public Policy Facilitating the Issuance of an Open Work Permit to Former or Current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Holders. Eligible applicants may apply to an open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021.
What are the requirements to extend open work permit 2021?
- Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) expired on or after January 30, 2020, or will expire within 4 months from the date you apply for this open work permit.
- You were in Canada as of January 27, 2021, when the public policy took effect, and have stayed in Canada since then.
- You either have temporary resident status (this could be from having a valid PGWP, visitor record, or another permit that allows you to stay in Canada), or lost your temporary resident status, but you’ve already applied to restore it, or lost your temporary resident status, but you’ll apply to restore it at the same time as you apply for this open work permit
- You include in your application that you’re applying for an open work permit under this public policy.
- You have a valid passport.
The work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the date of approval or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. For example, if your passport is valid for 6 months, then you will be issued an open work permit for 6 months.
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- To maximize the duration of the open work permit, make sure your passport is valid for at least 18 months from the date of approval.
If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Read New PR Policy for Workers 2021 for information about immigration as an international workers.