IRCC Help Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Applicants Get Work Permits in 2024
Canada aims to assist applicants of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in obtaining work permits. The purpose is to facilitate temporary residents who have demonstrated economic ability and community ties to have the opportunity to transition to permanent residency.
They will assist applicants under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in obtaining an open work permit, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada while waiting for their permanent residency application to be processed.
1. Conditions for applying for a work permit:
Foreign nationals with a valid work permit:
– Hold a valid work permit.
– Have submitted an application for a new work permit under Section 200 of the Regulations.
– Submitted along with the application:
+ A support letter from the provincial/territorial authority where the foreign national is residing, and the authority has signed an agreement with IRCC regarding its role in supporting this policy;
+ A letter confirming that the foreign national has passed the provincial/territorial review and has been placed in the Expression of Interest pool or is under review by the PNP;
+ A confirmation of employment letter from the foreign national’s current employer.
Foreign nationals whose work permits have expired on May 7, 2024:
– Held a valid work permit on May 7, 2024, but it has since expired.
– Have submitted an application for:
+ A new work permit under Section 200 of the Regulations;
+ Extension of temporary resident status under Section 181 of the Regulations or restoration of status under Section 182 of the Regulations.
– Submitted along with the application:
+ A support letter from the provincial/territorial authority where the foreign national is residing, confirming that they have passed the review and have been placed in the Expression of Interest pool or are under review by the PNP;
+ A confirmation of employment letter from the foreign national’s current employer.
Foreign nationals permitted to work under Section 186(u) of the Regulations as of May 7, 2024:
– Permitted to work under Section 186(u) of the Regulations as of May 7, 2024, and their work permit extension application is pending or has been approved.
– Have submitted an application for:
+ A new work permit under Section 200 of the Regulations.
+ Extension of temporary resident status under Section 181 of the Regulations.
+ Submitted along with the application:
✅ A support letter from the provincial/territorial authority where the foreign national is residing, confirming that they have passed the review and have been placed in the Expression of Interest pool or are under review by the PNP;
✅ A confirmation of employment letter from the foreign national’s current employer.
2. Exemption from regulations:
– If you meet the conditions in Sections 1 or 3, you may be exempt from certain work permit requirements.
– If you fall under Section 2, you will be exempt from the time limit for submitting a status restoration application (90 days) and can disregard previous errors such as unauthorized work.
3. Duration:
– This policy is effective from the date of signing and applies to applications submitted from that date onward.
– The policy will expire on December 31, 2024, and may be revoked at any time.
If you are a qualifying foreign national residing in a participating province, this policy allows you to obtain an Open Work Permit, which provides greater flexibility and security while you wait for your permanent resident card.
This policy is an important step towards recognizing and retaining the contributions of temporary residents, helping you transition more easily to permanent residency if you are living and working in Canada.