The nominee may use the work permit support letter to apply for a work permit from IRCC while their application for permanent residence is being processed. Note that you will need to use IRCC’s
Employer Portal and pay an employer compliance fee for the nominee to apply for a work permit with their work permit support letter.
The work permit support letter document is valid for six months. The nominee may request an extension if their work permit is expiring and their application for permanent residence is still in process.
Nominees can request an extension by emailing the OINP at
ontarionominee@ontario.ca with the following information:
- copies of their two (2) most recent pay slips
- scanned copy of their work permit
The OINP will review the request and determine whether the conditions of nomination continue to be met. If the conditions a