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18 month work permit after PGWP

maxmaslov4

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Jan 21, 2021
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Hello everybody, I'm not sure, if correctly understood requirements for this program. My PGWP expires June 16 2021. As I understand I can apply from February 16 2021 to June 16 2021 any day. Is this correct? Thank you so much
  • To apply for an open work permit under the public policy, an applicant must
    • have a PGWP that expired on or after January 30, 2020, or a PGWP that expires in 4 months or less from the date they apply
    • still be in Canada
    • have a valid temporary status, or be applying to restore their status
  • Applications will be open from January 27 to July 27, 2021.
Link for program https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-policy-to-help-former-international-students-live-in-work-in-and-continue-contributing-to-canada.html