A work permit allows every foreigner to work in Canada temporarily. There are different work permit types and each of them has a different validity time, which ultimately expires. When your work permit expires, you have to leave Canada as you would no longer have suitable permission to live and work in Canada.
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File Extension
Foreign workers in Canada might be eligible to file for a work permit extension when:
- Your job is as well extended
- You are offered a new job
- You are offered to work for a new company or business
- Your spouse’s status has changed or extended if you were on a spousal open work permit (SOWP)
Change WP Conditions
Foreign workers in Canada might be eligible to apply for work permit changes in the:
Things To Consider
There are several things to consider when extending your stay as a worker:
- If your work permit expires after you submit your application for extension but before you get a decision on your application, you can stay in Canada under what is called implied status.
- If you apply for another work permit you can stay in Canada and meet the condition of your original work permit.
- If you apply for a different kind of permit you can’t do any of the activities allowed by the original work permit.
You Can Apply For Extension If
- Your employer gets a new labour market opinion
- You both signed a new employer and employee agreement
- Before your current work permit expires you apply for a new work permit
- You must submit your application before your recent work permit expires which will allow you to stay in Canada unless a choice is made.
Requirements
Who Can Apply For An OWP?
- If you have an employer-specific work permit
- If you applied for permanent residence in Canada
- If you are a dependent family member of somebody who applied for permanent residency in Canada
- If you are the spouse of a qualified worker or international student
