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ARTICLE · 23 AUGUST 2022

Special Measures For Post-Graduate Work Permit Holders And Temporary Resident To Permanent Resident Pathway Applicants

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The Federal Government has announced new measures for foreign nationals with expired or expiring Post Graduate Work Permits ("PGWP") and for TR to PR permanent...

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Lara Gradil
Lara Gradil

The Federal Government has announced new measures for foreign nationals with expired or expiring Post Graduate Work Permits ("PGWP") and for TR to PR permanent residence pathway applicants. These measures are outlined in further detail below.

Measures for Foreign Nationals with an Expired or Expiring PGWP

Foreign nationals who hold a PGWP which expired or will expire between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2022 will be eligible for a work permit valid for an additional 18 months. If currently in Canada, these foreign nationals will also be able to work while waiting for their permit to be extended or for a new one to be issued.

Which steps a foreign national must take in order to receive this open work permit will depend on when their PGWP expires/expired, whether their address is up-to-date, and whether their passport is valid through April 2024.

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