Who can apply

You need an open work permit support letter issued by

To be eligible for this open work permit (OWP), you must meet the following conditions:

You’re in 1 of the following situations:
- You currently hold a valid work permit.
- You held a work permit that was valid on May 7, 2024.
  - If your work permit has expired since then, and you apply to restore your status when you apply for this OWP, you’re still eligible.
- You were on maintained status on May 7, 2024, and haven’t gotten a negative decision on your work permit extension application.
You’re
- in Canada and will have valid temporary resident status when you apply and when a decision is made on your application, or
- in Canada and will apply to restore your status when you apply for this OWP
You have a letter of employment from your current employer.
You have an open work permit support letter issued by Manitoba or Yukon, and you currently live and work in the same province or territory that issued that support letter.
- The support letter confirms that you’re included in an application inventory process or an expression of interest pool under the Provincial Nominee Program.

Participating province and territory