With immigration points being harder to obtain and fewer clear
options for permanent residency, many foreign entrepreneurs in
Canada are choosing to extend their Significant Benefit (C11) work
permits while they plan their next steps.
If you are a self-employed entrepreneur or a business owner in
Canada whose work permit expires soon, this article is for you.
We'll walk you through how to prepare for your work permit
extension application and what immigration officers expect to see
when reviewing your application.
Can You Extend Your Significant Benefit (C11) Work Permit?
Yes. IRCC allows C11 work permits to be renewed as long as
applicants meet the eligibility requirements. Even during this
period of policy uncertainty and reduced PR options, we continue to
see positive results. In fact, about 8 out of 10 work permit
renewal applications are approved, with most extensions granted for
two years.
