Hello,
I first applied as a refugee claimant in August 2023 and received a work permit valid for two years. I then applied for a work permit extension in April 2025 and was issued a one-year renewal valid until May 2026. I became a protected person in October 2025 and have since applied for permanent residence, but I have not yet received an AOR.
My question is: once I apply for a work permit renewal before its expiration, how long can I expect the new work permit to be valid?
Also, I am planning to apply about 40 days before my work permit expires. Is that enough time? Last year, I applied 4–5 months before expiry as a refugee claimant and received a response after about 40 days. However, my previous work permit was supposed to expire in September 2025, and when the renewal was approved in May, I lost about four months of validity.
Thank you.
I first applied as a refugee claimant in August 2023 and received a work permit valid for two years. I then applied for a work permit extension in April 2025 and was issued a one-year renewal valid until May 2026. I became a protected person in October 2025 and have since applied for permanent residence, but I have not yet received an AOR.
My question is: once I apply for a work permit renewal before its expiration, how long can I expect the new work permit to be valid?
Also, I am planning to apply about 40 days before my work permit expires. Is that enough time? Last year, I applied 4–5 months before expiry as a refugee claimant and received a response after about 40 days. However, my previous work permit was supposed to expire in September 2025, and when the renewal was approved in May, I lost about four months of validity.
Thank you.
