Protected Person - Open work permit renewal

[appwarez]

Based on the 210 days expected working time, I'd answer yes to that.

Short answer: No — it’s usually too early to apply now.
IRCC generally expects work permit renewals to be submitted about 1-2 months before expiry. (Presume)

Applying early is likely to be:

• Returned as premature, or
• Delayed until you are within a reasonable timeframe, or
• Approved but issued with unnecessary limitations (short validity) and
• Wasted time, If returned, you’ll have to reapply.
  

 

[SKROR]

Applied to renew on Dec 27, 2025

Approved for 2 year WP on Feb 03, 2026. Mine was about to be expired in March 2026. This is my 4th two year WP. Status PROTECTED PERSON.

Thanks

 

[abff08f4813c]

IRCC generally expects work permit renewals to be submitted about 1-2 months before expiry. (Presume)

I think you presume wrongly? On the advice of an immigration lawyer (not consultant), I submitted renewals around 3-4 months early, back when this was roughly the processing time - and managed to get my new permits before the old ones had expired.

Short answer: No — it’s usually too early to apply now.

Applying early is likely to be:

• Delayed until you are within a reasonable timeframe, or
• Approved but issued with unnecessary limitations (short validity)

Agreed, but important keyword here: usually

So when I wrote that answer it was before the reports had trickled in that newer applications were getting processed faster, in more reasonable timeframes, and also for an OP who was specifically looking to travel around the time of the old permit expiring (since you can't travel on maintained status or with an WP-EXT letter and keep maintained status, that might be a case where you're okay with risking a shorter validity in return for being assured of being able to travel and return).

Applying early is likely to be:

• Returned as premature, or
• Wasted time, If returned, you’ll have to reapply.

Huh. I'm surprised to hear that IRCC does this.

 

[cleo007]

I think you presume wrongly? On the advice of an immigration lawyer (not consultant), I submitted renewals around 3-4 months early, back when this was roughly the processing time - and managed to get my new permits before the old ones had expired.


Agreed, but important keyword here: usually

So when I wrote that answer it was before the reports had trickled in that newer applications were getting processed faster, in more reasonable timeframes, and also for an OP who was specifically looking to travel around the time of the old permit expiring (since you can't travel on maintained status or with an WP-EXT letter and keep maintained status, that might be a case where you're okay with risking a shorter validity in return for being assured of being able to travel and return).

Huh. I'm surprised to hear that IRCC does this.

AI generated responses cant you see lmao forget about what he wrote

 

[Nkay11]

Hi

As a protected person I applied for WP renewal on 8 July 2025. I received Extension letter on 10 July. Any idea how long IRCC will take for issuance of WP ?

, while applying was a medical exams necessary? Or you selected no for the option of working in healthcare

 

[Nkay11]

Hi guys! All of you who are renewing their work permits after becoming protected persons, do you do a medical again? Or how do you go about it?

Hi, I’m also now a protected person and I’m trying to get an answer to this. Did you go through medicals or you selected no for working in healthcare.

 

[Metallicwings]

Hi

, while applying was a medical exams necessary? Or you selected no for the option of working in healthcare

I did not select working in health care. Their was no medical exam either. WP Extension letter is enough for extension.

 

[Nkay11]

I did not select working in health care. Their was no medical exam either. WP Extension letter is enough for extension.

So I need a work permit extension letter? Not the NOD for the asylum claim?
I’ve uploaded a copy of my seized passport, scanned photo and also my NOD is that enough?

 

[appwarez]

Hi

, while applying was a medical exams necessary? Or you selected no for the option of working in healthcare

Usually NO upfront medical exam is required, Did you select “Yes” or “No” for healthcare work?

 

[Nkay11]

Usually NO upfront medical exam is required, Did you select “Yes” or “No” for healthcare work?

I selected No, but if I want to work in healthcare will I need to select yes and do a medical exams? Considering my last medical exams was done more than 12 months ago.

 

[appwarez]

I selected No, but if I want to work in healthcare will I need to select yes and do a medical exams? Considering my last medical exams was done more than 12 months ago.

If you’re planning to work in healthcare hospital, clinic, caregiving, etc., then YES, medical exams for jobs are usually only valid for 12 months. What short of healthcare roles, are you thinking to involve?