New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicantsJuly 15, 2021—Ottawa--The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application.
The pathway to permanent residence was opened to international students who graduated from a Canadian institution, health care workers and those in other designated essential occupations on May 6, 2021. To qualify for the pathway, individuals must be legally working in Canada at the time of their application and maintain their temporary resident status until a decision is made on their permanent residence application. Many whose status is set to expire are able to extend their work permit under existing programs, or receive a new permit under one of the temporary measures put in place as a result of the pandemic, such as the public policy for post-graduation work permit holders. We recognize the potential disruption and uncertainty for applicants who have an expiring work permit, and have been working to ensure that those who don’t qualify for existing measures won’t lose their temporary status and work authorization. To qualify for this one-time open work permit, the applicants must show that they
“Our new path to permanent residence for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates is a major step forward—the size, speed and scope of which is unprecedented. This new open work permit ensures that those who have been playing critical roles throughout the pandemic can continue their extraordinary service. Our message to them is simple: your status may be temporary, but your contributions are lasting—and we want you to stay.” – The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Quick facts
Contacts for media only Alex Cohen Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-954-1064 Media Relations Communications Branch Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada 613-952-1650 [email protected] Search for related information by keyword: GV Government and Politics | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Canada | Immigration and citizenship | general public | news releases | Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino Report a problem or mistake on this page Share this page Date modified: 2021-07-15 About government
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