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Extend or change the conditions on your work permit: About the process

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Processing times will vary based on:

  • the type of application submitted
  • if the application is complete
  • how quickly we expect to process applications we’ve already received
  • how easily we can verify your information
  • how long you take to respond to any requests or concerns
  • other factors

More people want to immigrate to Canada than we can bring in each year. Applications received after we meet our yearly limit may have to wait longer to be processed.

Learn how processing times are calculated.

About the process

If you have a work permit that’s about to expire or you need to make changes to it, you need to apply to extend it or change the conditions on it. You need to apply at least 30 days before your current work permit expires.

You can’t extend your work permit beyond the expiry date of your passport.

If you don’t have a work permit but want to work in Canada temporarily, find out what you need to do.

If you want to live and work in Canada permanently, you must qualify under one of the permanent resident categories.

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