Canada Extends Open Work Permits For Temporary Resident To Permanent Resident Route Candidates

IRCC (Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada has prolonged its temporary public policy. This will permit candidates in the Temporary Residents to Permanent Residents to route to get extended Open Work Permits as their requests are still being processed, thereby favorably affecting Canadian immigration.

This approach also benefits partners, common-law partners, and dependents of main candidates, offering them the prospect of applying for open work permits. The policy, formerly presented to assist candidates under the Temporary Resident to Permanent Residents route, has been extended until 31 December 26.

Meaning Of The Temporary Resident To Permanent Residency Route

The temporary resident-to-permanent resident route, closed in 2021, was a unique relocation scheme intended to offer permanent residency to international employees in critical professional fields. Regardless of the scheme’s closure, candidates still waiting for a decision on their permanent residency requests can benefit from the extended open work permit policy.

Primary Qualification Measure For Main Permanent Residency Candidates

Candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions:

• The candidate must possess an authentic temporary resident status, including maintained status, or be qualified to restore their status.

• If the candidate is applying for an Open Work Permit while holding a work permit, the permit must possess less than four months of authenticity during the request.

• While presenting their permanent residency request, the main candidate must possess lawful approval to operate and offer evidence of satisfying the needed language skill level.

• Candidates must have received an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) verifying that their Permanent residency request is in process and within the program’s limit.

• The candidate’s permanent residency request must still be active; requests revoked or refused are not qualified for an Open Work Permit.

Candidates who satisfy the abovementioned measures can apply for an additional Open Work Permit, which will stay authentic until the end of 2026.

Primary Qualification Measure For Relatives To Get An Open Work Permit

Relatives of the main candidate, including partners and dependent kids, may be qualified for Open Work Permits under this scheme. To be eligible, relatives are required to satisfy the following requirements:

• Relatives must submit their open work permit requests online through an Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada Secure Account and attach the main candidate’s unique client identifier.

• Relatives must be in Canada and possess an authentic temporary resident status when presenting their Open Work Permit request.

• The relative must be a true partner, common-law partner, or unmarried dependent child under 22. Dependent children who are 22 or older may still be eligible as over-age dependents if they rely on their parents for monetary assistance because of a mental or physical ailment.

• The relative is required to have been attached as a supporting member in the main candidate’s Permanent Residency request,

Primary Considerations And Work Permit Fees

Candidates for Open Work Permits under this scheme need to be reimbursed for the work permit processing charge. Hence, they do not need to reimburse the frequent open work permit holder fee. It is crucial to understand that if the main candidate’s permanent residency request is refused, every related Open Work Permit request for relatives will also be denied.

Finally, extending Canada Work Permits for Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence will enable candidates to operate in Canada while their PR requests are processed. This standard assists candidates and boosts Canadian labor by maintaining experienced employees. This policy allows candidates to stay involved in their professions and contribute to Canada’s economy.