Those who applied to the new TR to PR pathways can extend their stay in Canada by applying for a new open work permit.
Those who were allowed to apply for the new programs already had temporary residence documents in Canada, such as a work or study permit. The new open work permit is for those who applied for these programs with a short amount of validity left on their current documents. It acts like a bridging open work permit, allowing applicants to stay in Canada while IRCC makes a decision on their application.
These work permits will be valid until December 31, 2022. If the applicant’s spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child over age 18 is in Canada, they too can apply for the permit.
