Interim Work Authorization Letter

[Lc4life]

Per IRCC website, interim work authorization should be obtained within 10 business days.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit/visitor-work-permits.html#toc3


Any recent data points on how long it took for you to receive it? My friend says he has not received for over five weeks...

Please help.

 

[bashadavid]

Per IRCC website, interim work authorization should be obtained within 10 business days.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/temporary-residence/work-permit/visitor-work-permits.html#toc3


Any recent data points on how long it took for you to receive it? My friend says he has not received for over five weeks...

Please help.

I think it is 30 business days, as stated on the link.

 

[fdsaasdf_1984]

Per my case, i got it less than 2 weeks

 

[Zara21]

Who is eligible for a work authorization?
I am applying for spousal open work permitinside Canada, I am quitting my studies and would like to start working ASAP. Can I get a work authorization and start working before getting my work permit?

 

[Naturgrl]

Who is eligible for a work authorization?
I am applying for spousal open work permitinside Canada, I am quitting my studies and would like to start working ASAP. Can I get a work authorization and start working before getting my work permit?

You need to apply for a SOWP. What is your spouse's permit? Is your spouse in a skilled job with at least 3 paystubs and employment letter? When did you get married if spouse is on a work permit.

You cannot get "work authorization" and work before you are approved. So ASAP is not going to happen. Expect about 5 months to process.

 

[PMM]

Hi

You need to apply for a SOWP. What is your spouse's permit? Is your spouse in a skilled job with at least 3 paystubs and employment letter? When did you get married if spouse is on a work permit.

You cannot get "work authorization" and work before you are approved. So ASAP is not going to happen. Expect about 5 months to process.

1. Should note that if the OP's spouse got his/her SOWP on the basis of his/her study permit, then not eligible for a spousal work permit.

 

[ar.armeet]

Hello guys,
I have not received any email from IRCC in August that I am eligible to work till May 31, 2023.
I did receive the email that I might be eligible for Interim Work Authorization.
Please suggest what should I do? Should I contact IRCC or apply for apply for Work permit extension.

 

[Jay416905]

Hi, my work permit expired on October 4th, 2022. However, I received a letter on August 08th, 2022 that my work permit has been extended for 18 months and that I do not have to do anything and will be sent in the mail. But I haven’t received anything so far and my the public policy is ending on December 31st, 2022. Please advise if anyone is in a similar situation and should I apply to restore and extend my work permit.