Who can apply

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

1. 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.
     • You’re still eligible even if your work permit has expired since then.
     • You just need to restore your status when you apply for this OWP.
     • You don’t need to have applied for restoration within 90 days of losing your status.
   • You’re authorized to work without a work permit until a decision is made on your work permit renewal application
     • You must have applied on or before May 7, 2024, and you can’t have gotten a negative decision on your application.

1. And

2. You’re either
   • 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
3. You have a letter of employment from your current employer.
4. You have an open work permit support letter issued by Manitoba on or before December 31, 2025.
   • The support letter confirms that you were placed in Manitoba’s Expression of Interest pool under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program on or before December 31, 2025.