✈️ Exciting News from IRCC: Extended Open Work Permits for TR to PR Applicants!
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant extension to its temporary public policy, allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their PR applications are under review. This policy is a game-changer for many, offering stability and flexibility until December 31, 2026.
Here’s why this update matters and what you need to know:
🌟 Key Benefits of the Extended OWP Policy
- For TR to PR Applicants:
- Applicants in the PR process under the TR to PR pathway can now apply for additional OWPs until the end of 2026.
- Eligibility extends to those with valid language test results, proof of authorized work, and an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from IRCC.
- For Families:
- Spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of PR applicants are eligible for OWPs.
- This provides families with an opportunity to work and thrive together in Canada.
- No Open-Work Permit Holder Fee:
- Applicants only pay the processing fee, making the process more affordable.
📋 Eligibility for Principal Applicants
To qualify for an OWP, applicants must:
- Have temporary resident status (or eligibility to restore it).
- Hold a work permit with less than four months’ validity at the time of application.
- Submit their OWP application online via an IRCC Secure Account.
- Provide proof of legal work authorization and IRCC-approved language test results.
- Demonstrate their PR application was accepted under the TR to PR public policy.
💡 Note: Only applications currently in process are eligible. Withdrawn or rejected PR applications do not qualify.
👨👩👧👦 Eligibility for Family Members
Family members must:
- Apply online via IRCC Secure Account with the principal applicant’s Unique Client Identifier (UCI).
- Be in Canada during the application process.
- Have been included in the principal applicant’s PR application as a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child.
- Be 18 years or older and have valid temporary resident status.
Dependent children must meet the Canadian immigration definition, either under 22 years of age or financially dependent due to a mental or physical condition.
🛠️ Who Can Apply Under the TR to PR Pathway?
This pathway, launched in 2021, aimed at:
- Workers in essential occupations, including healthcare and non-healthcare roles.
- Recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
- Although the pathway closed in 2021, applicants already in the system can still leverage this extended OWP policy.
🌟 Why This Matters
The extension reflects IRCC’s commitment to supporting PR applicants and their families while contributing to Canada’s growing economy. By offering prolonged OWPs, individuals can maintain employment, enhance their skills, and fully integrate into Canadian society.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity if you or your loved ones qualify under this public policy! For detailed information, visit IRCC’s official website and stay informed about the future of immigration in Canada.
Your pathway to a permanent future in Canada just got brighter! 🌍
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