Who can extend

Who can apply

This application is for you if you

• want to extend your work permit
• need to make changes to the conditions on your work permit, such as
  • the type of work you can do
  • the employer you can work for
  • where you can work
    • This includes restrictions because you needed a medical exam. For instance, you received an open work permit with restrictions on working in health care because you hadn’t completed a medical exam.
    • You can remove the conditions on where you can work once you get a medical exam.
• need to change your gender on your work permit
  • If you identify as a different gender than the one on your work permit, use this application and include the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier form [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.47 MB).
  • If we made a mistake on your work permit, you can ask to amend a valid temporary resident document.

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

Employer-specific work permits

You need to apply to extend or change the conditions of your work permit if:

• your job is extended
• there are changes to your current job, such as:
  • a change in your pay
  • new responsibilities
• you’re offered a different job
• you want to work for a new employer

You can’t start working at a different job or for a new employer until you get your work permit with the new conditions.