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Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

intelligent_k

Newbie
Jun 23, 2023
8
1
Does there have to be at least a success message? I am not sure if I managed to opt-in or screwed everything up already...
After filling out all the fields, I clicked "opt in", and nothing happened – no redirection or anything. I waited out 30 seconds and clicked the button again, and it showed an error - as if a few fields are not filled in, which are actually filled in.

The instruction says "If you opt in more than once, there could be errors, and you could lose your application." I'm in doubt. Opt-in is still available in the profile.

Those who got a success message, can you still see this option available in the profile?
Maybe someone had the same issue?
 

sarab1402

Star Member
Jul 28, 2017
160
22
I haven't heard anything from anyone till date.
Seems like they will start sending email after 28th June because the opt-in date is from 7th June till 28th.
 

approvalplease

Star Member
Jun 20, 2023
196
22
I have not seen the option to opt-in or the link to extend for 18 months when scrolling to the bottom in my ircc portal. Did any of you have that issue? What did you end up doing? Flagpoling, applying the regular way?
 

Anna Tran

Newbie
Jun 26, 2023
1
0
Hi everyone, my OPW will expire on August 12, but I did receive any email from IRCC for opt in. Any one same boat with me? What should we do?
 

rose90

Full Member
Jun 30, 2023
34
7
Has anyone received their permits yet?

How about the visas in our passports? Do they need to be replaced as well?
Hi, I am wondering if you receive any confirmation after opting in. My WP expires on August 31st and I haven't receive any confirmation or any request for documents yet. Is there a way to know if the extension was approved or rejected?
 

CheerPrincess

Newbie
Jun 23, 2023
5
4
Hi, I am wondering if you receive any confirmation after opting in. My WP expires on August 31st and I haven't receive any confirmation or any request for documents yet. Is there a way to know if the extension was approved or rejected?
Hi! I only saw this message at the bottom of the page after opting in. "Congratulations! You have successfully opted-in for an open work permit extension. You will not receive an e-mail confirmation and no further action is required from you at this time."

My WP expires on Aug 05, and I am as anxious as you are. It seems that we will only know the result if we do or don't receive our new work permits by July 31st.
 

rose90

Full Member
Jun 30, 2023
34
7
Hi! I only saw this message at the bottom of the page after opting in. "Congratulations! You have successfully opted-in for an open work permit extension. You will not receive an e-mail confirmation and no further action is required from you at this time."

My WP expires on Aug 05, and I am as anxious as you are. It seems that we will only know the result if we do or don't receive our new work permits by July 31st.
Yes ....., I wonder if we will have enough time to apply for plan B considering the delays for processing applications and that July and August are vacation months.
 
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sarab1402

Star Member
Jul 28, 2017
160
22
This is for all who opted-in the work permit extension.
As said by the IRCC after opt-in your file will be submitted for review and then if approved you will get extended work permit by mail till or before 31st July 2023. In case if you didn't receive extension then you can raise the webform and use OWP2023 in subject line. Same info you can check in the email you received from IRCC that you can opt-in.
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YashP10

Newbie
Jul 10, 2023
3
0
Let's make his thread active to track the progress of opt-in. I also opted 18-month extension.
Did you guys receive any email after successfully opting it?
I applied on May 7th. Since then, no update or whatsoever!!!! Not even an email :(
 

YashP10

Newbie
Jul 10, 2023
3
0
This is for all who opted-in the work permit extension.
As said by the IRCC after opt-in your file will be submitted for review and then if approved you will get extended work permit by mail till or before 31st July 2023. In case if you didn't receive extension then you can raise the webform and use OWP2023 in subject line. Same info you can check in the email you received from IRCC that you can opt-in.
Work permit image
The image you attached clearly says "you must receive a message online if it is mailed". Did anyone got that message or update online? I applied on May 7th, nothing for me.