New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants

Date Announced:

July 15, 2021

Overview:

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.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants | International students | Prospective immigrants | Temporary foreign workers

    Keywords:

    open work permit | permanent residence applicants

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/07/new-open-work-permit-available-for-recent-permanent-residency-applicants.html

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