Canada announces new open work permit for recent PR applicants
As per an official News Release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC], “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 announcement in this regard was made by Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
6 new pathways to permanent residency in Canada |
On May 6, 2021, the new pathways to Canadian permanent residence were opened by the federal government of Canada to – · international students graduated from a Canadian institution, · health care workers, · those in other designated essential occupations. In order to qualify for the new pathway to Canada immigration – from temporary to permanent – an individual must be legally working in Canada at the Canada at the time of their application. Additionally, they must be able to maintain their temporary resident status in Canada until a decision is made by IRCC on their Canadian permanent residence application. |
Many of such individuals with their status set to expire can get their work permit extended under the existing programs. Read More
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