Program delivery update: Public policy – Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
February 13, 2026
The instructions below were changed as follows:
- Added a “Refusals” section.
- Corrected the requirements for family members who are applying before entry, to clarify that the requirement to hold temporary resident status at the time of submission does not apply to family members who are outside Canada.