New open work permit available for TR to PR applicants

Starting July 26, 2021, TR to PR pathway applicants will be eligible for an open work permit while their application is being processed.
To qualify for this one-time open work permit, you must show that at the time you submitted successfully an application under one of the new permanent residence pathway’s streams:

  • held a valid work permit, or were authorized to work without a work permit,
  • were employed in any occupation and
  • met the language requirements of the stream under which you applied.

You must also show that at the time you submit your open work permit, you:

  • are in Canada and
  • hold a valid work permit that is set to expire within the next 4 months or
  • have temporary resident status, maintained status or are eligible to restore your status.