A work permit is a legal document that allows an individual to live and work in Canada for a specific period. If there are changes to the condition of your work period or it’s about to expire, it’s necessary to apply for an extension.

WHEN TO APPLY?

The work permit extension processing time can take more than three months, hence it’s important to apply at least 30 days before the expiration of the current permit.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any individual who wants to extend their work permit or make any changes to the condition of the job can apply for a work permit extension.

The changes to the condition of the job may include:

  • Nature of the work
  • Change of employer
  • Change of work location

If you accidentally forgot to renew your work permit before it expires, restoring your work permit would be the only option. In this case, you must stop working until you receive your new work permit. In addition, there is no guarantee that your work permit will be restored.